Answers to the Pascal's Principles Lesson

1. a. 360 pounds
b. 1/9 inch

2.a. 9043 cubic inches
b. 2600 pounds
c. 75.9 inches
d. MA = D1 / D2
    D2 = D1 / MA
    D2 = 20 in / 40
    D2 = 0.5 in

3. 165.6 pounds/square inch

4. 44.6 pounds/square inch

5. 1410.6 kg

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