Technician A says if a servo piston has approximately 3 square inches (49 square mm) of surface area, and hydraulic pressure of 150 psi (1034 kPapplied to it, then it can deliver approximately 450 pounds (204 kg) of force. Technician B says that the pressure applied would be 50lbs (23 kg) Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct because force is calculated by multiplying pressure by area. With 150 psi applied to 3 square inches, the force is 450 pounds (150 psi * 3 in² = 450 lbs).

Technician a Says If a Servo Piston Has Approximately 3