A hydraulic press has a ram of 15 cm diameter and plunger of 1.5 cm. It is required to lift a weight of 1 tonne. The force required on plunger is equal tc__________________?

A. 1 kg

B. 10 kg

C. 10,000 kg

D. 100 kg

E. 1000 kg

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