A hydraulic press has area ratio 10:1. A force of 20 N on small piston can lift load of MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A hydraulic press has area ratio 10:1. A force of 20 N on small piston can lift load of
A. 2 N
B. 200 N
C. 20 N
D. 2000 N
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pascal's law: F₁/A₁ = F₂/A₂ => F₂ = (A₂/A₁) F₁ = 10×20 = 200 N.

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