ASTB Mechanics Comprehension Questions Flashcards

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Question 1
The wheels are connected by a belt. As the wheel on the left makes one revolution, the wheel on the right makes
less than one revolutionexactly one revolutionmore than one revolution
More than one revolution
Question 2
If the wheel on the left turns clockwise, in which direction does the wheel on the right turn?
ClockwiseCounterclockwise
Counterclockwise
A woman sits in a dragster at the beginning of a race. As the light turns green, she steps on the accelerator. At the moment the dragster begins to accelerate what is her weight pushing into the seat relative to while the car was stationary?
Less than stationaryThe same as stationary
More than while stationary
More than while stationary
Question 4
All the gears in the system are moving and Gear 1 rotates clockwise. What other gears in the system also rotate clockwise?
2 and 4
2 and 5
3 and 5
3 and 5
Question 5
In which case is less force needed to move weight (W) up the ramp?
A
B
The force is the same in each case.
A
Question 6
If each pendulum is released from the position shown, which pendulum requires the longest amount of time to complete one swing?
A
B
The times are equal
B
Question 7
The voltage drop or potential difference is greater across which resistor?
Ra
Rb
It is the same across either resistor
It is the same across either resistor
Question 8
If the large portion has 3 times the surface area of the small piston, how far must the small piston be pushed down to raise the large piston 1 inch?
1/2 inch
1 inch
3 inches
3 inches
Question 9
If the three squad leaders are to stay on line, which of them must turn the most slowly?
ABC
C
Question 10
In order to balance the scale above, the fulcrum should be moved
toward A
toward B
in either directions
Toward B
Question 11
If the scale was balanced before u moved the fulcrum, which of the balls is more dense?
Ball A
Ball B
They have the same density
Ball B
Question 12
Where would it be best to hold a pruners' handles while trying to cut a branch?
A
B
It does not matter
B
Question 13
If the current leaves the battery in the direction shown in the diagram, what is the direction of the current in resistor X?
A
B
There is no current in the resistor
A
Question 14
The voltage drop is greater across which resistor
Rx
Ry
It is the same across either resistor
Rx
Question 15
Where is the current greater in the circuit?
Greater at A than BGreater at B than AThe same at A and B
The same at A and B