Question

A force of 250 N is applied to a hydraulic jack piston that is 0.02 m in diameter. If the piston that supports the load has a diameter of 0.15 m, approximately how much mass can be lifted by the jack? Ignore any difference in height between the pistons.

 

A) 250 kg B) 700 kg C) 1400 kg D) 2800 kg E) 5600 kg

Answer 1