The basic elements of a hydraulic press are shown in Fig. P2.68. The plunger has an area of \(1 \mathrm{in.}^{2}\), and a force, \(F_{1}\), can be applied to the plunger through a lever mechanism having a mechanical advantage of 8 to 1 . If the large piston has an area of \(150 \mathrm{in.}^{2}\), what load, \(F_{2}\), can be raised by a force of \(30 \mathrm{lb}\) applied to the lever? Neglect the hydrostatic pressure variation.

Figure P2.68

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F Plunger Hydraulic fluid F