1. The area of the small piston in a hydraulic jack is 0.750 in2. The area of the large piston is 3.00 in2. If a force of 15.0 lb is applied to the small piston, what weight can be lifted by the large one?
2. The mechanical advantage of a hydraulic press is 25. What applied force is necessary to produce a pressing force of 2400 N?
3. Find the mechanical advantage of a hydraulic press that produces a pressing force of 8250 N when the applied force is 375 N.
4. The mechanical advantage of a hydraulic press is 18. What applied force is necessary to produce a pressing force of 990 lb?
5. Find the mechanical advantage of a hydraulic press that produces a pressing force of 1320 N when the applied force is 55.0 N.