Mitch has a front-end loader that uses a hydraulic cylinder to raise the bucket. The output piston of the cylinder measures 1.55 inches in diameter. A pressure of 2,100 pounds per square inch (psi) is being applied to the piston.

a. What is the area of the output piston?
b. What force is exerted by the piston?


a. 1.89 in2
b. 3,969 lb

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