MechQuest

What does CAD stand for in the context of Mechanical Engineering?

• Comparative Analysis Design

• Comparative Analysis Diagram

• Computer-Aided Design

• Computer-Aided Diagram

What does HVAC stand for in the context of mechanical systems?

• High Voltage Alternating Current

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

• Hydraulic Valve Adjustment Control

• Human-Vehicle Automation Collaboration

What is the name of the company that developed the first commercially successful internal combustion engine?

• Ford Motor Company

• Mercedes-Benz

• Rolls-Royce

• Benz & Cie

In which country was the first high-speed rail network commercially introduced?

• United States

• France

• Japan

• Germany

In which year did the first successful flight of the Wright brothers take place?

• 1901

• 1903

• 1905

• 1907

What is the symbol for the chemical element Iron?

• Fe

• Ir

• I

• In

Which law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or transferred?

• Zeroth Law

• First Law

• Second Law

• Third Law

What is the name of the first human-made satellite launched into space?

• Apollo 11

• Vanguard 1

• Sputnik 1

• Explorer 1

Which type of material property describes the ability of a material to resist deformation under load?

• Elasticity

• Toughness

• Hardness

• Ductility

Who is credited with the invention of the first practical steam engine that was used for pumping water from mines?

• James Watt

• Thomas Newcomen

• Nikola Tesla

• George Stephenson