ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test 247516 Results

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1

What type of load varies with time or affects a structure that experiences a high degree of movement?

66% Answer Correctly

impact load

static load

dynamic load

concentrated load


Solution

A concentrated load acts on a relatively small area of a structure, a static uniformly distributed load doesn't create specific stress points or vary with time, a dynamic load varies with time or affects a structure that experiences a high degree of movement, an impact load is sudden and for a relatively short duration and a non-uniformly distributed load creates different stresses at different locations on a structure.


2

A wedge converts force applied to its blunt end into force __________ its inclined surface.

57% Answer Correctly

opposite to

along

parallel to

perpendicular to


Solution

The wedge is a moving inclined plane that is used to lift, hold, or break apart an object. A wedge converts force applied to its blunt end into force perpendicular to its inclined surface. In contrast to a stationary plane where force is applied to the object being moved, with a wedge the object is stationary and the force is being applied to the plane. Examples of a wedge include knives and chisels.


3

Connected gears of different numbers of teeth are used together to change which of the following charasteristics of the input force?

65% Answer Correctly

rotational direction

energy

force

torque


Solution

Connected gears of different numbers of teeth are used together to change the rotational speed and torque of the input force. If the smaller gear drives the larger gear, the speed of rotation will be reduced and the torque will increase. If the larger gear drives the smaller gear, the speed of rotation will increase and the torque will be reduced.


4

Which of these is the formula for force?

76% Answer Correctly

F = am2

F = m/a

F = ma

F = a/m


Solution

Newton's Second Law of Motion states that "The acceleration of an object as produced by a net force is directly proportional to the magnitude of the net force, in the same direction as the net force, and inversely proportional to the mass of the object." This Law describes the linear relationship between mass and acceleration when it comes to force and leads to the formula F = ma or force equals mass multiplied by rate of acceleration.


5 A = 6 ft., the green box weighs 10 lbs., and the blue box weighs 25 lbs. What does distance B need to be for this lever to balance?
65% Answer Correctly
4.8 ft.
2.4 ft.
7.2 ft.
0 ft.

Solution
In order for this lever to balance, the torque acting on side A must equal the torque acting on side B. Torque is weight x distance from the fulcrum which means that the following must be true for the lever to balance:

fAdA = fBdB

For this problem, the equation becomes:

10 lbs. x 6 ft. = 25 lbs. x dB

dB = \( \frac{10 \times 6 ft⋅lb}{25 lbs.} \) = \( \frac{60 ft⋅lb}{25 lbs.} \) = 2.4 ft.