A hydraulic press multiplies a force by 100,which is compensated by
A)energy,which is divided by 100.
B)the lesser distance through which the force acts.
C)the time through which the force acts.
D)the mechanism providing the force.
E)none of the above

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A hydraulic press works on the principle of Pascal's law, which states that pressure applied to a fluid in a closed container will be transmitted equally in all directions. As a result, when force is applied to a small piston in the press, it is multiplied and transmitted to a larger piston, resulting in a much greater force. However, this multiplication of force is compensated by the fact that the distance through which the force acts is reduced proportionally. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, D, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately describe how a hydraulic press works.

A Hydraulic Press Multiplies a Force by 100,which Is Compensated