what must the area of the connected large piston be to exert a force of 6550 N?

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  1. A small piston of a hydraulic press has an area of 20.0 cm^2. If the applied force to the piston is 75.0 N, what must the area of the connected large piston be to exert a force of 6550 N?

     
    1. d. 1180 cm^2

       
    2. e. 1450 cm^2

       
    3. a. 1550 cm^2

       
    4. c. 1250 cm^2

       
    5. b. 1750 cm^2

       
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