In a hydraulic lift, the radii of the pistons are 2.11 cm and 10.0 cm. A car weighing W = 10.0 kN is to be lifted by the force of the large piston. A) What force Fs must be applied to the small piston? in N B) When the small piston is pushed in by 10.0 cm, how far is the car lifted? in mm C) Find the mechanical advantage of the lift In numeric Response

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In a hydraulic lift, the radii of the pistons are 2.11 cm and 10.0 cm. A car weighing W = 10.0 kN is to be lifted by the force of the large piston.

A) What force Fmust be applied to the small piston? in N

B) When the small piston is pushed in by 10.0 cm, how far is the car lifted? in mm

C) Find the mechanical advantage of the lift In numeric Response 

 

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