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| Jun17-12, 10:30 PM | #1 |
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Fluid mechanics - pressure, area, force question
I have a question based on this little diagram I whipped up!
http://i.imgur.com/2sLeQ.jpg Will the 25 PSI (generated by a pump) applied to the curved surface on the bottom of the piston exert a higher force upwards to oppose the downward force on top of the piston? A detailed explanation would be fantastic! Thanks! |
| Jun17-12, 10:53 PM | #2 |
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You can integrate the vertical force components across the curved surface and find it equal to the flat one.
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