Two Pistons Push Down on the Fluid Filling Two Cylinders

question 72

Short Answer

Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose,as shown in the figure.The area A₁ is 1 square inch,and the area A₂ is 10 square inches.A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1,as shown.
-The pressure on A₁ is __________.

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Definitions:

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