Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose,as shown in the figure.The area A₁is 1 square inch,and the area A₂ is 10 square inches.A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1,as shown.
-The pressure on A₁ is 4 psi.

Question

Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose,as shown in the figure.The area A₁is 1 square inch,and the area A₂ is 10 square inches.A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1,as shown.

Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose,as shown in the figure.The area A<sub>1 </sub>is 1 square inch,and the area A<sub>2</sub> is 10 square inches.A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1,as shown. -The pressure on A<sub>1</sub> is 4 psi.

-The pressure on A₁ is 4 psi.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pressure = Force/Area.

For piston 1,

Pressure = 4 pounds/1 square inch = 4 psi. Therefore, the statement is true.

Two Pistons Push Down on the Fluid Filling Two Cylinders