$A$ hydraulic lift is shown in the figure. The radii of the movable pistons $P_1$ and $P_2$ are $2 \,m$ and $8 \,m$ respectively. If a body of mass $2 \,kg$ is placed on piston $P_1$, then the force on piston $P_2$ is (Ignore atmospheric pressure, acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \,ms^{-2}$) (in $\,N$)

  • A
    $320$
  • B
    $80$
  • C
    $1280$
  • D
    $20$

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