as the ratio of cross sectional area is 5:1, the weight of the 1000kg stone will be divided throughout the surface. Due to that, a single unit of force applied on the hydraulic press will be equivalent to five times it on the other bigger end where the stone is. So, upon applying a weight of (1000/5) 200kg on the other end, the stone can be lifted.
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the answer will be 200kg.
as the ratio of cross sectional area is 5:1, the weight of the 1000kg stone will be divided throughout the surface. Due to that, a single unit of force applied on the hydraulic press will be equivalent to five times it on the other bigger end where the stone is. So, upon applying a weight of (1000/5) 200kg on the other end, the stone can be lifted.
(Given that the system is ideal)