Does a Tube's Length Affect Force at the Same PSI?

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Does a 12" x 1.5"D tube filled with 10psi have more force on an piston than a 6" x 1.5"D tube filled with 10psi?

Or is 10psi the same on an object no matter what size the tank...
 
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What is the area this pressure is acting on? Is it the same or different between the two cases?
 
Lets say you have a conventional bicycle tyre pump (eg piston in a tube). The force you need to apply to the pump handle depends on the pressure in the tyre and area of the piston and NOT the volume of the tyre.
 

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