ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test 768208 Results

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1

For any given surface, the coefficient of static friction is ___________ the coefficient of kinetic friction.

54% Answer Correctly

lower than

higher than

opposite

equal to


Solution

For any given surface, the coefficient of static friction is higher than the coefficient of kinetic friction. More force is required to initally get an object moving than is required to keep it moving. Additionally, static friction only arises in response to an attempt to move an object (overcome the normal force between it and the surface).


2

Which of these is the formula for force?

77% Answer Correctly

F = a/m

F = am2

F = ma

F = m/a


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.


3

A shovel is an example of which class of lever?

56% Answer Correctly

second

third

a shovel is not a lever

first


Solution

A third-class lever is used to increase distance traveled by an object in the same direction as the force applied. The fulcrum is at one end of the lever, the object at the other, and the force is applied between them. This lever does not impart a mechanical advantage as the effort force must be greater than the load but does impart extra speed to the load. Examples of third-class levers are shovels and tweezers.


4

According to Boyle's law, for a fixed amount of gas kept at a fixed temperature, which of the following are inversely proportional?

63% Answer Correctly

pressure, volume

pressure, density

volume, mass

density, volume


Solution

Boyle's law states that "for a fixed amount of an ideal gas kept at a fixed temperature, pressure and volume are inversely proportional".


5

The advantage of using a third-class lever is that it increases:

37% Answer Correctly

the distance traveled by the load

the force applied to the load

the mechanical advantage of the lever

the speed of the load


Solution

A third-class lever is used to increase distance traveled by an object in the same direction as the force applied. The fulcrum is at one end of the lever, the object at the other, and the force is applied between them. This lever does not impart a mechanical advantage as the effort force must be greater than the load but does impart extra speed to the load. Examples of third-class levers are shovels and tweezers.