FAA AMT Airframe Practice Exam 2026 – All-in-One Study Guide to Master Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification!

When two actuating cylinders have the same cross-sectional area but different stroke lengths and are connected to the same hydraulic pressure source, they will exert equal amounts of force and move at the same rate of speed. This is because the force produced by a hydraulic cylinder is directly proportional to the hydraulic pressure and the piston's surface area. Since both cylinders have the same cross-sectional area, they will generate the same force. Additionally, since the hydraulic pressure is the same for both cylinders, they will move at the same rate of speed.

Options A and B are incorrect because cylinders with the same cross-sectional area will exert the same amount of force and move at the same rate of speed when connected to the same hydraulic pressure source. Option D is incorrect because as long as the hydraulic pressure source can provide the necessary pressure, the cylinders can work under the same pressure.