Density and Pressure
 

Density and Pressure problem 28


Two syringes are connected by a hose and filled with water. The larger syringe has a piston with an area , and the smaller syringe has a piston with an area . The piston of the larger syringe is pressed with a force of . What is the least force with which we have to press the piston of the smaller syringe to move the piston of the larger syringe? Round the result to one decimal place.


Syringes connected to a hose and filled with water


 

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