Question
The components and their dimensions of a hydraulic jack are shown in the figure. The specific gravity of the fluid in the jack is SG=0.8. A force F=400 N is applied at the left end of the handle, which is hinged at the right end. Determine:
(a) The fluid pressure p1 on the lower surface of the small piston.
(b) The fluid pressure p2 on the lower surface of the large piston.
(c) The weight W of the load that can be supported.
(a) The fluid pressure p1 on the lower surface of the small piston.
(b) The fluid pressure p2 on the lower surface of the large piston.
(c) The weight W of the load that can be supported.
Answers
Melvin V.Rodriguez
Pressure at A=50,000N/m^2
Pressure at B=65696N/m^2
Pressure at C=7883.52N/m^2
Pressure at B=65696N/m^2
Pressure at C=7883.52N/m^2