In a closed hydraulic system

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Problem

In a closed hydraulic system, a small piston of area

2.0\,\text{cm}^2

is pushed inward with a force of

100\,\text{N}

. What additional force will act on an interior side wall of the vessel having an area of

0.10\,\text{m}^2

due to this push? (a)

2.0\times10^{4}\,\text{N}

(b)

2.0\times10^{3}\,\text{N}

(c)

5.0\times10^{4}\,\text{N}

(d)

5.0\times10^{3}\,\text{N}