In a certain hydraulic system

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Fluids · Fluids

Problem

In a certain hydraulic system, the area of the small piston is

2\,\text{cm}^2

and that of the large piston is

50\,\text{cm}^2

. If the small piston is pushed downward by

10\,\text{cm}

, how much will the large piston rise (neglect losses)? (a)

0.04\,\text{cm}

(b)

2.0\,\text{cm}

(c)

0.40\,\text{cm}

(d)

10\,\text{cm}