Answer:
166.67 N
Explanation:
Applying Pascal's principle,
Presure in the smaller piston(P') = Pressure in the bigger piston(P)
But,
Pressure = Force/Area
Pressure in the smaller piston(P') = Force applied to the smaller piston(F')/Area of the smaller piston(A')
Pressure in the bigger piston(P) = Force applied to the bigger piston(F)/Area of the bigger piston(A)
F'/A' = F/A.................. Equation 1
Make F the subject of the equation
F = F'A/A'.............. Equation 2
From the question,
Given: F' = 20 N, A = 120 cm², A' = 10 dm² = (10×100) = 1000 cm²
Substitute these values into equation 2
F = 20(1000)/120
F = 166.67 N
