Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose, as shown in the figure. The area A1 is 1 square inch, and the area A2 is 10 square inches. A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1, as shown
The force F2 needed to keep piston 2 in place is 40 pounds.
a.
True
b.
False
a
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