Mechanical Engineering - Hydraulic Machines - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Hydraulic Machines - Section 3 (Q.No. 16)
                   
                                       
                                16.
The efficiency of a hydraulic press is given by (where W = Weight lifted by ram, P = Force applied on plunger, A = Area of ram, and a = Area of plunger)
 
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                        Akash kumar said: 
                         
                        8 years ago
                
                C is correct. 
As pressure = force/area,
Efficiency = P(output)/P (input),
P(output) = W/A,
P (input) = P/a,
n=Wa/AP.
                As pressure = force/area,
Efficiency = P(output)/P (input),
P(output) = W/A,
P (input) = P/a,
n=Wa/AP.
                        Naveen said: 
                         
                        8 years ago
                
                A is the correct option not C.
                
                        Sambhu jana said: 
                         
                        8 years ago
                
                Please explain.
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