A hydraulic press multiplies a force by 100.This multiplication is done at the expense of

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A hydraulic press works by applying a small force to a small surface area, which then transmits the pressure through a liquid to a larger surface area, resulting in a larger force. This is achieved by the fluid not compressing, so the force is transmitted equally throughout the system. However, in order to increase the force, the distance through which the force acts must be decreased, as the work (force x distance) must be conserved. Therefore, the answer is B, the distance through which the force acts.  The other options are not correct as energy is not divided by 100, time is not multiplied by 100, and the mechanism providing the force is not affected by the multiplication.

A Hydraulic Press Multiplies a Force by 100