Answer:
W = 122.3 J
Explanation:
First, we need to find out the force applied to the smaller piston. We know that the pressure applied to smaller piston must be equally transmitted to the larger piston. Therefore,
P₁ = P₂
F₁/A₁ = F₂/A₂
F₂ = F₁(A₂/A₁)
where,
F₁ = Force of Larger Piston = Weight of car = mg = (1500 kg)(9.8 m/s²)
F₁ = 14700 N
F₂ = Force applied to smaller piston = ?
A₁ = Area of larger piston = πd₁²/4
A₂ = Area of smaller piston = πd₂²/4
Therefore,
F₂ = (14700 N)[(πd₂²/4)/(πd₁²/4)]
F₂ = (14700 N)(d₂²/d₁²)
where,
d₁ = diameter of large piston = 50 cm
d₂ = diameter of small piston = 4 cm
Therefore,
F₂ = (14700 N)[(4 cm)²/(50 cm)²]
F₂ = 94.08 N
Now, for the work done on the car:
Work Done = W = F₂ d
where,
d = displacement of car = 1.3 m
Therefore,
W = (94.08 N)(1.3 m)
W = 122.3 J
