A system pressure of 3,000 psi acting on a 3 inch diameter piston will produce how much force?
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The formula for the area of a circle is πr², where r is the radius. The radius is half of the diameter, so in this case, it's 1.5 inches. So, the area of the piston is π * (1.5 in)² = 7.07 square inches. Show more…
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