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Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test Test Result
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CORRECT
What is the measure of “work” in physics?
, Newton
✓ Joule MENU
Kilograms
Meters per second
Joule. Work takes place when force moves something over a distance, and a joule is
defined as the work expended by a force of one newton through a distance of one
meter.
CORRECT
A truck’s wheel with a diameter of 18 inches moves another wheel with a diameter
of 9 inches. What is the mechanical advantage of the system?
, 1:2
✓ 2:1 MENU
1:4
9:5
2:1. Reducing the diameter ratios (18:9) equals a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
CORRECT
You tie one end of a rope around a shrub in front of your house and attach the other
end to the back of your truck. You begin driving to attempt to pull the shrub out of
the ground. Where is the rope most likely to break?
Near the shrub.
Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test Test Result
You scored 14/16 (88%)
Scroll down to review all 16 questions, and see which ones you answered correctly.
CORRECT
What is the measure of “work” in physics?
, Newton
✓ Joule MENU
Kilograms
Meters per second
Joule. Work takes place when force moves something over a distance, and a joule is
defined as the work expended by a force of one newton through a distance of one
meter.
CORRECT
A truck’s wheel with a diameter of 18 inches moves another wheel with a diameter
of 9 inches. What is the mechanical advantage of the system?
, 1:2
✓ 2:1 MENU
1:4
9:5
2:1. Reducing the diameter ratios (18:9) equals a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
CORRECT
You tie one end of a rope around a shrub in front of your house and attach the other
end to the back of your truck. You begin driving to attempt to pull the shrub out of
the ground. Where is the rope most likely to break?
Near the shrub.
