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leilurhhh

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on: Jun 23, 2018

How much pressure is created in a braking system if 120 pounds of force are applied to a master cylinder having a 0.750 inch piston?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

While braking, 55.0 pounds of force are applied to the master cylinder piston, which is 0.625 inches in diameter. How much pressure is created in the braking system?

What will be an ideal response?

xiaomengxian

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

272 psi

Answer to Question 2

179 psi

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