Answer:
The pressure gauge reading will be;
12 psi
Explanation:
The question relates to relationship of pressure and area
The given parameters for the measurement are;
The weight of the load = 60 lb
The required area of the piston = 5 in.²
Pressure exerted by a force can be defined as follows;
[tex]Pressure = \dfrac{Force}{Area}[/tex]
The weight of the load = The force applied by the load
Therefore;
[tex]Pressure = \dfrac{Force}{Area} = \dfrac{60 \ lb}{5 \ in.^2} = 12\dfrac{lb}{in.^2} = 12 \ psi[/tex]
The gauge reading will be 12 psi.
