Finding stress and elongation in piston

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To determine stress and elongation in a piston, it's essential to understand the relationship between pressure, force, and area, expressed as Pressure = F/A. Given a specific pressure and area, the force applied to the rod can be calculated using this formula. The discussion emphasizes the need to find the force acting on the rod to analyze stress effectively. Understanding these relationships is crucial for evaluating the mechanical behavior of the piston under load. Accurate calculations of force will lead to better insights into stress and elongation in the piston system.
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Homework Statement
Estimate the stress in the piston rod (6 cm in
diameter) [MPa] and the elongation of the 1 m long piston rod [cm] under these static
condition. Since these are external to the fraction, steel is often used, as in this case.
Relevant Equations
delta(l)=F*l/E*A
E for steel is 200 MPa
A=pi*r^2
I am really just totally stuck. I think you need to find force being applied onto the rod but I cannot figure that out
 

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nerdeagle24 said:
ind force being applied onto the rod
What is the relationship between pressure, force and area?
 
Pressure = F/A
 
haruspex said:
What is the relationship between pressure, force and area?
Pressure =F/A
 
nerdeagle24 said:
Pressure =F/A
Right, and you are given a pressure and an area.
 

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