A hydraulic press multiplies a force by 100, which is done at the expense of
A)energy, which is divided by 100.
B)the 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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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A hydraulic press works by transmitting pressure through a confined liquid, which in turn multiplies the force applied to a small piston to a larger one. This results in an increase in force at the expense of the distance through which the force acts. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Energy is conserved in a hydraulic press, so choice A is incorrect. The time through which the force acts and the mechanism providing the force are not directly related to the operation of a hydraulic press, so choices C and D are also incorrect.

A Hydraulic Press Multiplies a Force by 100, Which Is