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Mechanical Comprehension

One Horsepower (hp) is equal to how many watts?

746

Power is the rate at which work is done, P = w/t, or work per unit time. The watt (W) is the unit for power and is equal to 1 joule (or newton-meter) per second. Horsepower (hp) is another familiar unit of power used primarily for rating internal combustion engines. 1 hp equals 746 watts.

Electronics Information

What is the potential difference in an electrical circuit a measure of?

the voltage at a specific location in the circuit

Electrons flow from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration. A high voltage indicates a high concentration of electrons that creates a greater potential for electron flow than a low voltage. When applied to a load, voltage creates electricity and potential difference is the measure of voltage at a specific location in an electrical circuit.

Word Knowledge

The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.

devastating

Relating to extreme misfortune.

Mechanical Comprehension

If the green box weighs 55 lbs. and is 3 ft. from the fulcrum, how far from the fulcrum would a 70 lbs. weight need to be placed to balance the lever?

2.36 ft.

To balance this lever the torques on each side of the fulcrum must be equal. Torque is weight x distance from the fulcrum so the equation for equilibrium is:

R_ad_a = R_bd_b

where a represents the left side of the fulcrum and b the right, R is resistance (weight) and d is the distance from the fulcrum.

Solving for d_b, our missing value, and plugging in our variables yields:

d_b = \( \frac{R_ad_a}{R_b} \) = \( \frac{55 lbs. \times 3 ft.}{70 lbs.} \) = \( \frac{165 ft⋅lb}{70 lbs.} \) = 2.36 ft.

Word Knowledge

Archetypal most nearly means:

classic

Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.

General Science

The formula \(\vec{F_{g}} = { Gm_{1}m_{2} \over r^2}\) applies to which of Newton's laws?

universal gravitation

Newton's law of universal gravitation defines gravity: All objects in the universe attract each other with an equal force that varies directly as a product of their masses, and inversely as a square of their distance from each other. Expressed as a formula: \(\vec{F_{g}} = { Gm_{1}m_{2} \over r^2}\) where r is the distance between the two objects and G is the gravitational constant with a value of 6.67 x 10^-11.

Mechanical Comprehension

If A = 9 ft. and the green box weighs 30 lbs. what is the torque acting on the A side of this lever?

270 ft⋅lb

For a lever, torque is weight x distance from the fulcrum which, in this case, is: 30 ft. x 9 lbs. = 270 ft⋅lb

General Science

In cell biology, where does DNA replication take place?

nucleus

The cell nucleus contains the genetic material of the cell and is where DNA replication takes place.

Electronics Information

You would measure the amount of current through a circuit with a(n):

ammeter

Current is the rate of flow of electrons per unit time and is measured in amperes (A). An ammeter is used to measure the electric current in a circuit.

Electronics Information

This circuit component symbol represents a(n):

capacitor

Capacitors store electricity and are used in circuits as temporary batteries. Capacitors are charged by DC current (AC current passes through a capacitor) and that stored charge can later be dissipated into the circuit as needed. Capacitors are often used to maintain power within a system when it is disconnected from its primary power source or to smooth out or filter voltage within a circuit.