A hydraulic system has a small piston with area 5 square centimetres and a large piston with area 50 square centimetres. If a force of 20 newtons is applied to the small piston, what force does the large piston produce?
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Correct answer to question 174 (Mechanical Comprehension): 200 newtons
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Force multiplies with the ratio of piston areas: 20 x (50/5) = 200 newtons.
Updated: November 2026
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