An automobile of mass 600 kg is supported by a hydraulic lift having a large piston of cross-sectional area 20 m 2. The mechanic has a foot pedal attached to a small piston of cross-sectional area 0.4 m2.a) What force in Newtons must be applied to the small piston to raise the automobile? N b) What distance must the small piston be moved to raise the automobile 0.5 m? m

(a) Since the pressure is same at all points, The pressure applied to the piston and pedals…

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter14: Fluid Mechanics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14.8P: The small piston of a hydraulic lift (Fig. P14.8) has a cross-sectional area of 3.00 cm2, and its...

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An automobile of mass 600 kg is supported by a hydraulic lift having a large piston of cross-sectional area 20 m ². The mechanic has a foot pedal attached to a small piston of cross-sectional area 0.4 m².

a) What force in Newtons must be applied to the small piston to raise the automobile?
N

b) What distance must the small piston be moved to raise the automobile 0.5 m?
m

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