When a Force of 350 Lb Is Applied to the Small

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a force of 350 lb is applied to the small piston of a hydraulic press, a force of 14,000 lb is exerted by the large piston. Find its mechanical advantage.

• A) \(\frac { 40 } { 1 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 42 } { 1 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 30 } { 1 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 25 } { 1 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 38 } { 1 }\)

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