Which of the following is not true about a hydraulic elevator system?
A)The car is mounted on a giant piston.
B)Counterweights help the elevator move up and down.
C)Oil pumped into a cylinder raises the elevator.
D)It can only be used in a building of six stories or less.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Counterweights are typically used in traction elevators, not hydraulic elevators. Hydraulic elevators move by pumping oil into a cylinder to move the piston and lift the elevator car, without the need for counterweights.

Which of the Following Is Not True About a Hydraulic