The hydraulic cylinder shown in Fig. P2.69, with a 4-in.diameter piston, is advertised as being capable of

Question:

The hydraulic cylinder shown in Fig. P2.69, with a 4-in.diameter piston, is advertised as being capable of providing a force of $F=20$ tons. If the piston has a design pressure (the maximum pressure at which the cylinder should safely operate) of $2500 \mathrm{lb} / \mathrm{in}^{2}$, gage, can the cylinder safely provide the advertised force?

Figure P2.69