Answer:
d. 10000N
Explanation:
When a force ([tex]F_1[/tex]) is exerted on the smaller area piston ([tex]A_1[/tex]), the pressure that originates therein is transmitted to the larger area piston([tex]A_2[/tex]). According to Pascal's principle the pressure on the smallest piston ([tex]P_1=\frac{F_1}{A_1}[/tex]) will be equal to the pressure on the largest piston ([tex]P_2=\frac{F_2}{A_2}[/tex]):
[tex]\frac{F_1}{A_1}=\frac{F_2}{A_2}\\F_2=F_1\frac{A_2}{A_1}\\F_2=500N\frac{40cm}{2cm}\\F_2=10000N[/tex]
