A hydraulic piston with an area of 8 square centimetres supports a load that creates 40 newtons of force. What pressure, in newtons per square centimetre, is in the fluid?
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Correct answer to question 176 (Mechanical Comprehension): 5 newtons per square centimetre
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Pressure equals force divided by area: 40 / 8 = 5 newtons per square centimetre.
Updated: November 2026
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