Questions on Pressure

Q1. Two syringes are connected together as shown in the diagram below.

A force of 20 N is applied to the piston in syringe A.

(a) Calculate the pressure that the piston in syringe A exerts on the oil.

(3 marks)

(b) Calculate the force needed to just prevent the piston in syringe B from moving out.

(3 marks)

Maximum 6 marks