A 150-Lb Force Is Applied to the Small Piston of a Hydraulic

question 24

Multiple Choice

A 150-lb force is applied to the small piston of a hydraulic press produces a 3,000-lb force by the large piston. Find its mechanical advantage.

• A) \(\frac { 200 } { 1 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 20 } { 1 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 16 } { 1 }\)
• D) \(\frac { 10 } { 1 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 18 } { 1 }\)

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