2. If 250-N force is applied to the lower piston (D1 = 4 cm), what is the magnitude of the force F2 that can be resisted by the upper piston (D2 = 12 cm). Neglect the weights of the piston and take h = 2.2 m. a. 2043 N b. 1854 N c. 2364 N d. 1625 N F2 D2 Oil h (0.85)

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2. If 250-N force is applied to the lower piston (D1 = 4 cm), what is
the magnitude of the force F2 that can be resisted by the upper
piston (D2 = 12 cm). Neglect the weights of the piston and take h
= 2.2 m.
c. 2364 N
d. 1625 N
a. 2043 N
b. 1854 N
F2
D2
Oil
h
(0.85)
D
Transcribed Image Text:2. If 250-N force is applied to the lower piston (D1 = 4 cm), what is the magnitude of the force F2 that can be resisted by the upper piston (D2 = 12 cm). Neglect the weights of the piston and take h = 2.2 m. c. 2364 N d. 1625 N a. 2043 N b. 1854 N F2 D2 Oil h (0.85) D
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