Fluid Power Quiz

What is fluid power?

• The energy generated by solid materials

• The use of a confined fluid flowing under pressure to transmit power

• The process of converting electrical energy into mechanical energy

• The study of fluid dynamics in closed systems

Which two categories are fluid power systems divided into?

• Thermodynamics and electromagnetism

• Pneumatics and hydraulics

• Kinetics and potential systems

• Gaseous and solid systems

What common characteristics do gases and liquids share in the context of fluid power?

• Ability to flow under minimal pressure

• Ability to resist changes in temperature

• Ability to take on the shapes of their containers and respond to pressure

• Ability to remain static under pressure

What is the primary focus of hydraulics within fluid power systems?

• Gases at high temperatures

• Liquids that are at rest or flowing under pressure

• Solids being compressed or stretched

• Gases under low pressure conditions

What is the primary focus of hydraulics as a science?

• The study of gases under pressure

• The study of mechanical properties of solids

• The study of liquids at rest or flowing under pressure

• The study of thermal energy transfer in fluids

Identify the part labeled as 'Boom' in the diagram.

• The part that supports the arm and bucket

• The part that contains the engine

• The part that moves the entire vehicle

• The part that is used for digging

Which component in the diagram is directly responsible for the movement of the bucket?

• Arm Cylinder

• Boom Cylinder

• Bucket Cylinder

• Tracks

What is pneumatics?

• The study of air movement and its phenomena.

• The physical science and technologies associated with the mechanics of pressurized gases.

• The study of hydraulic systems and their applications.

• The technology of controlling mechanical properties of gases.

What range of pressures do pneumatics typically utilize?

• 50-70 pounds per square inch.

• 80-100 pounds per square inch.

• 100-120 pounds per square inch.

• 30-50 pounds per square inch.

What is the primary factor for choosing between hydraulic and pneumatic systems according to the text?

• Cost of the system

• Compressibility of gases versus the incompressibility of liquids

• Speed of operation

• Availability of materials