The small piston of a hydraulic press has a cross-sectional area of 3cm2, and its larger piston has a cross-sectional area of 200cm2. What downward force must be applied to the small piston for the lift to raise a load of 15KN?

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  1. The small piston of a hydraulic press has a cross-sectional area of 3cm2, and its larger piston has a cross-sectional area of 200cm2. What downward force must be applied to the small piston for the lift to raise a load of 15KN?

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