A force of 120.0 N is applied to 2.000 cm diameter piston in a closed container of water with a density of 1,000 kg/m³.The force on a piston with a diameter of 25.00 cm is A) 18,750 N. B) 10,450 N. C) 9,500 N. D) 9,150 N. E) 8,450 N.

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The force is transmitted through the fluid according to Pascal's principle. The force on the larger piston is calculated using the ratio of the areas: (25/2)^2 / (2/2)^2 * 120 N = 18,750 N.

A Force of 120