An automated pressure control system requires an actuator based on the PZT elements in the table above that can lift a load equivalent to 50 kg. The customer specifies that they need a maximum displacement of 25μm and would like to achieve this using a power supply that can only go up to 1kV. How many PZT elements would you need to stack together to meet this customer's needs, and how would the elements need to be wired together? Clearly show how you obtained your answers and state any assumptions you made.

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