The plunger and the needle of a hypodermic syringe have areas of 0.5 cm2 and 0.0006 cm2 , respectively. To inject a vaccine, a nurse pushes the plunger with a force of 5.5 N. What pressure is transmitted to the vaccine?

Given Area of plunger A = 0.5 cm2 = 0.5*10-4 m2 Force applied F = 5.5N

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