Fig. 3.1 shows the brake pedal of a car which is connected to a brake cylinder.
pivot
4.0 cm
brake cylinder
80

By Ava

Fig. 3.1 shows the brake pedal of a car which is connected to a brake cylinder.
pivot
4.0 cm
brake cylinder
80N
18 cm
piston
fluid
F
brake
pedal
Fig. 3.1 (not to scale)
The brake is pressed with a force F. This force produces a moment about the pivot.
Pressing the brake causes a force of 80 N to act on the piston.​

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