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

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The discussion centers on whether the length of a tube affects the force exerted on a piston when both tubes are filled with the same pressure of 10 psi. It concludes that the pressure remains consistent regardless of the tube's size, as pressure is defined as force per unit area. The area of the piston is the critical factor, and since it remains constant in both scenarios, the force applied to the piston will also be the same. The volume of the tube does not influence the force required to operate the pump. Ultimately, the length of the tube does not impact the force at a constant pressure.
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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?
 
The area of the piston would be the same.
 
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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