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Pressure in a Hydraulic System
publish date: 2026/05/18 21:47:6.545487 UTC
An input force of \(20\text{ lb}\) is applied to a small piston with a surface area of \(2\text{ in}^2\) in a closed hydraulic system. What is the fluid pressure generated inside the system?
Answer = (1)
Correct Answer
(1) 10
Explanation
Pressure is defined as force divided by area:
\[ P = \frac{F_1}{A_1} = \frac{20\text{ lb}}{2\text{ in}^2} = 10\text{ lb/in}^2 \]
Reference
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide