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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)

A. $$\frac{{\text{W}}}{{\text{p}}} \times \frac{{\text{A}}}{{\text{a}}}$$

B. $$\frac{{\text{p}}}{{\text{W}}} \times \frac{{\text{a}}}{{\text{A}}}$$

C. $$\frac{{\text{W}}}{{\text{p}}} \times \frac{{\text{a}}}{{\text{A}}}$$

D. $$\frac{{\text{p}}}{{\text{W}}} \times \frac{{\text{A}}}{{\text{a}}}$$

Answer: Option C


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  1. Deepak Choudhary
    Deepak Choudhary :
    6 years ago

    Flow of water in a pipe about 3 meters in diameter can be measured by orifice meter...

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