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Homework Statement
A hydraulic can crusher is shown in the figure. The large piston has an area of 8m2 and exerts a force F2 of magnitude 2x106 N on the cans. Calculate the magnitude of the force F1 exerted by the small piston (area 10cm2) on the fluid. Do not ignore that the large pistons is 1 m higher than the small piston.
Homework Equations
P1 = P2
Thus
F1/A1 = F2/A2
Figure:
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The Attempt at a Solution
What is the significance of the height of the piston ? I cannot solve it without knowing that information is it very important?
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