$A$ hydraulic lift is shown in the figure. The radii of the movable pistons $P_1$ and $P_2$ are $2 \ m$ and $5 \ m$ respectively. If a block of mass $x$ is placed on $P_2$,then the minimum mass that should be kept on $P_1$ to lift the block on $P_2$ is (in $x$)

  • A
    $0.4$
  • B
    $0.16$
  • C
    $0.8$
  • D
    $0.25$

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