An automobile of mass 800 kg is supported by a hydraulic lift having a large piston of cross-sectional area 5 m 2. The mechanic has a foot pedal attached to a small piston of cross-sectional area 0.3 m2. What force in Newtons must be applied to the small piston to raise the automobile? What distance must the small piston be moved to raise the automobile 0.7 m?

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An automobile of mass 800 kg is supported by a hydraulic lift having a large piston of cross-sectional area 5 m 2. The mechanic has a foot pedal attached to a small piston of cross-sectional area 0.3 m2.

What force in Newtons must be applied to the small piston to raise the automobile?

What distance must the small piston be moved to raise the automobile 0.7 m?

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