How do you calculate the surface area and pressure in hydraulics in slave and master pistons using this example? E. g. master piston pressure = 20N and the surface are is 10cm² and the slave piston's pressure is 60N.

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Layla Cherry

7 July, 20:54

How do you calculate the surface area and pressure in hydraulics in slave and master pistons using this example? E. g. master piston pressure = 20N and the surface are is 10cm² and the slave piston's pressure is 60N.

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Jocelyn Calderon · Answer 1

The pressure on the master piston = the pressure on the slave piston

P₁ = P₂

Pressure is force divided by area:

F₁ / A₁ = F₂ / A₂

Here, F₁ = 20 N, A₁ = 10 cm², and F₂ = 60 N.

(20 N) / (10 cm²) = (60 N) / A₂

A₂ = 30 cm²