How does a hydraulic machine work?

[Sarahborg]

Homework Statement

How does a hydraulic machine work?

Homework Equations

P=F/A

The Attempt at a Solution

I know that these work because the pressure is the same throughput the system and that these are multiplier machines because the force is magnified by the magnified area, but I don't understand exactly how they work

 

[berkeman]

Homework Statement

How does a hydraulic machine work?

Homework Equations

P=F/A

The Attempt at a Solution

I know that these work because the pressure is the same throughput the system and that these are multiplier machines because the force is magnified by the magnified area, but I don't understand exactly how they work

Does the Wikipedia article help?