Question

The area at the end ‘x’ of a hydraulic jack having a cross section area 0.005m2 and at ‘y’ it is 0.1m2. If a force of 10N is applied at the end ‘x’, what is the force at ‘y’?​

Answer 1

Answer:

answer is given below

Explanation:

For the water to remain in equilibrium, the pressure at same height i.e.,A and B should be same according to Pascals law,

1cm

2

5N

=

10cm

2

xN

x=50N