what is the mechanical advantage of a hydraulic system that has a small piston diameter of 4 inches and a large piston diameter of 11 inches?
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For the small piston, the radius is 2 inches (half of the diameter), so the area is π(2)² = 4π square inches. For the large piston, the radius is 5.5 inches, so the area is π(5.5)² = 30.25π square inches. The mechanical advantage of a hydraulic system is the Show more…
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