Pascal's Principle - Example 1

Example 1:
In a hydraulic system the large piston has a cross-sectional area A2 = 200 cm² and the small piston has cross-sectional area A1 = 5 cm². If a force of 250 N is applied to the small piston, what is
a. the pressure exerted on the small piston
b. the force F, produced on the large piston?

Answer:

a. Pressure exerted on the small piston
P= F A = 250 5 =50N/c m 2
b. Pressure exerted on the large piston = Pressure exerted on the small piston
P= F A (50)= F (200) F=10,000N