ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test 643958 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

dynamic load

static load

concentrated load

impact 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 If the radius of the axle is 3 and the radius of the wheel is 4, what is the mechanical advantage of this wheel and axle configuration?
52% Answer Correctly
-1
0.75
3
1.33

Solution

The mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle is the input radius divided by the output radius:

MA = \( \frac{r_i}{r_o} \)

In this case, the input radius (where the effort force is being applied) is 4 and the output radius (where the resistance is being applied) is 3 for a mechanical advantage of \( \frac{4}{3} \) = 1.33


3 A mass of air has a pressure of 9.0 psi and a volume of 45 ft.3. If the air is compressed to a new volume of 20 ft.3, what is the new pressure?
56% Answer Correctly
30.4 psi
20.3 psi
60.8 psi
19.3 psi

Solution

According to Boyle's Law, pressure and volume are inversely proportional:

\( \frac{P_1}{P_2} \) = \( \frac{V_2}{V_1} \)

In this problem, V2 = 20 ft.3, V1 = 45 ft.3 and P1 = 9.0 psi. Solving for P2:

P2 = \( \frac{P_1}{\frac{V_2}{V_1}} \) = \( \frac{9.0 psi}{\frac{20 ft.^3}{45 ft.^3}} \) = 20.3 psi


4

The force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device or machine system is called:

80% Answer Correctly

power

work

efficiency

mechanical advantage


Solution

Mechanical advantage is a measure of the force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device or machine system. Such a device utilizes input force and trades off forces against movement to amplify and/or change its direction.


5

What type of load is sudden and for a relatively short duration?

69% Answer Correctly

concentrated load

non-uniformly distributed load

impact load

dynamic 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.