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In a hydraulic press used for compressing cotton the area of the piston is `0.1 m^(2)` and the force exerted along the piston rod is `200 N`. If the area of the larger cylinder is `0.8 m^(2)`, find the pressure produced in the cylinder and the total crushing force exerted on the bale of cotton.

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