If Force = Pressure × Area, How Many Pounds of Force

question 14

Multiple Choice

If force = pressure × area, how many pounds of force are produced by a pressure of 28 psi (pounds per square inch) on a piston whose surface area is
$$1.7 \text { in } ^2 ?$$

• A)47.6 lb
• B)16.5 lb
• C)26.3 lb
• D)29.7 lb

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