1. 8465. If a double-acting actuating cylinder in a 3,000 psi system has a piston with a surface area of three square inches on the extension side, and a rod with a cross section area of one square inch attached to the piston on the other side, approximately how much force will the actuator be able to produce when retracting? A. 9,000 pounds B. 6,000 pounds. C. 3,000 pounds.