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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Pascal's Law MCQ

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Question

In a hydraulic system, if the large piston moves down by 1 cm (area = 100A), small piston (area A) moves:
  1. A
    1 cm
  2. B
    0.01 cm
  3. C
    100 cm
    Correct
  4. D
    10 cm

Correct answer

100 cm

Explanation

Volume conservation: A₁d₁ = A₂d₂. A×d_small = 100A×1. d_small = 100 cm.