Physics

Problem

The master cylinder of a scooter brake has a cross-sectional area of

1.5\,\text{cm}^2

. Each rear wheel cylinder has an area of

6.0\,\text{cm}^2

. What force must be applied on the master cylinder to produce a

480\,\text{N}

braking force at each rear wheel cylinder? a)

240\,\text{N}

1.9\times10^{3}\,\text{N}

120\,\text{N}

600\,\text{N}