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Mechanical Aptitude Test 3
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
The mechanical advantage in a normal block and tackle pulley system is _______.
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
How much effort will be needed to roll a 350-pound drum up a ramp 25 feet long and 5 feet high? Ignore the effect of friction.
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
A tank holds 480 gallons of water. If it is drained at a rate of 120 gallons per minute, it will be empty in ________ seconds.
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
When a pump compresses air, the air __________.
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
In a hydraulic system, the driving cylinder has a radius of 4 inches and the driven cylinder has a radius of 8 inches. The mechanical advantage is _______.
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
For two gears to mesh properly, they must __________.
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
A screwdriver is used to turn a screw with a pitch of 1/4 inch. After 10 complete turns of the screwdriver, the screw will have moved __________.
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Which of these is not a simple machine?
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
A tank 2 feet wide by 6 feet long holds 600 pounds of water. What is the water pressure at the bottom in pounds per square foot?
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Ignoring the effect of friction, how much effort is needed to roll a 120-lb drum up a ramp 30 feet long and 3 feet high at its end?
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
If you pulled the following objects from a pot of hot water, which would seem hottest?
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
A gear and pinion have a ratio of 6:1. If the gear is rotating at a speed of 150 rpm, the speed of the pinion is most nearly __________.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
A spring, a device that can resume its original shape after bending, is best made from which of the following materials?
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
If you wanted to hit a heavy nail, you might choose a hammer with a __________.
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
A sheet metal screw is likely to be ________ than a wood screw.
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