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Homework Statement
A hydraulic jack has the dimensions as shown in the figure to the left. A force F of 120 N is exerted on the handle of the jack. What load, F2, is being supported by the jack?
Homework Equations
P1=P2
P=F/A
The Attempt at a Solution
I know that P1=P2
And P2 = F2*0.025^2*pi
What I am having trouble with is P1. I never seen a hydraulic jack before so I don't quite understand how that pressure works there. My guess here would be 120*A1=F2*0.025^2*pi
Solving for F2 gives 10.8N. Did i interpret the question correctly?