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In a hydraulic lift, used at a service station the radius of the large and small piston are in the ratio of 20:1. What weight placed on the small piston will be sufficient to lift a car of mass 1500kg ?
  1. 3.75kg
  2. 37.5kg
  3. 7.5kg
  4. 75kg

A
7.5kg
B
75kg
C
3.75kg
D
37.5kg
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