Free Printable ASVAB 2022-2023: Mechanical Comprehension

1.

Static friction only arises in the response to an attempt to ________ .

a)

move an object along a surface

b)

stop an object along a surface

2.

Why is an inclined plane a good solution for a lifting task ?

a)

The force required will be more than the force required to lift the object directly

b)

The force required will be less than the force required to lift the object directly

c)

The force required will be less than the force required to lift the object indirectly

3.

What is the principle of the conservation of mechanical energy ?

a)

the total mechanical energy (PE + KE) of an object doesn't remain constant as long as no other force is applied

b)

the total mechanical energy (PE + KE) of an object remains constant as long as no other force is applied

c)

the total mechanical energy (PE + KE) of an object remains constant as long as other forces are applied

4.

In a wheel and axis arrangement, force is usually applied to the (larger/smaller) wheel in order to move the (larger/smaller) wheel .

a)

smaller

b)

smaller

larger

c)

larger

d)

larger

smaller

5.

What are the two types of mechanical energy ?

a)

nuclear energy

b)

potential energy

c)

kinetic energy

d)

solar energy

6.

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy ?

a)

KE= $\frac{1}{2}mv^2$

b)

$P=\frac{F}{A}$

c)

$F_f=\mu\ \times F_n$

d)

$PE=mgh$

7.

What is the formula for calculating torque ?

a)

$P=\frac{F}{A}$

b)

$PE=mgh$

c)

$\tau=rF$

d)

$KE=\frac{1}{2}mv^2$

8.

What is the formula for calculating pressure applied evenly to a surface ?

a)

$\tau=rF$

b)

$PE=mgh$

c)

$F_f=\mu\times F_n$

d)

$P=\frac{F}{A}$

9.

What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy ?

a)

$F_f=\mu\times F_n$

b)

$PE=mgh$

c)

$\tau=rF$

d)

$KE=\frac{1}{2}mv^2$

10.

What is the formula for calculating friction ?

a)

$\tau=rF$

b)

$P=\frac{F}{A}$

c)

$F_f=\mu\times F_n$

d)

$PE=mgh$

11.

When two surfaces rub together, ______ friction results .

a)

potential

b)

kinetic

12.

Torque is directly proportional to _____ and ______ .

a)

distance

b)

momentum

c)

direction

d)

force

13.

In a hydraulic system, ______ force is applied over a greater distance to produce a greater force over _______ distance .

a)

a smaller

a larger

b)

a larger

c)

a smaller

d)

a larger

a smaller

14.

Torque is (directly/indirectly) proportional to the distance from the center of rotation to the point where the force acts .

a)

directly

b)

indirectly

15.

Fluid pressure is also known as _______ pressure.

a)

solution

b)

liquid

c)

vapor

d)

hydraulic

16.

_______ is the common term for the force that opposes movement through air or liquid .

a)

Fulcrum

b)

Torque

c)

Drag

d)

Inertia

17.

A ramp is a type of _______ .

a)

lever

b)

mount

c)

wedge

d)

fulcrum

ASVAB 2022-2023: Mechanical Comprehension

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

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