Asvab Mechanical Comprehension Quiz

1. How does an induction clutch work?

An induction clutch is a magnetic clutch.

B. Pneumatics

D. Friction

C. Hydraulics

An induction clutch operates based on the principles of magnetism rather than pneumatics, hydraulics, or friction.

Explanation

An induction clutch operates based on the principles of magnetism rather than pneumatics, hydraulics, or friction.

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2. Looking at the figure below, when Cat B lands on the seesaw, Cat A will:

Enter the stratosphere

Remain stationary

Rise in the air quickly Cat B landing on the seesaw will propel Cat A into the air.

Hit the ground hard

When Cat B lands on the seesaw, it will act as a force pushing Cat A upwards, causing Cat A to rise in the air quickly.

Explanation

When Cat B lands on the seesaw, it will act as a force pushing Cat A upwards, causing Cat A to rise in the air quickly.

3. The baskets are balanced on the arm in the figure below. If cherries are removed from Basket B, to rebalance the arm, what action needs to be taken?

Basket A will have to move to the right. Moving Basket A to the right counterbalances the loss of cherries from Basket B.

Basket B will have to be moved to the right.

Basket A will have to move to the left.

The fulcrum will have to be moved to the right.

Moving Basket A to the right counterbalances the loss of cherries from Basket B.

Explanation

Moving Basket A to the right counterbalances the loss of cherries from Basket B.

4. If both Wheel A and Wheel B revolve at the same rate in the figure below, Wheel A will cover a linear distance of 12 feet:

Slower than wheel B

Half as quick as wheel B

In about the same time as wheel B

Faster than wheel B Wheel B has to make more revolutions to cover the same ground as Wheel A, so it will cover the distance more slowly.

Wheel B has to make more revolutions to cover the same ground as Wheel A, so it will cover the distance more slowly.

Explanation

Wheel B has to make more revolutions to cover the same ground as Wheel A, so it will cover the distance more slowly.

5. In the figure below, if Cat A moves toward the middle of the seesaw to get a better look at the mouse, Cat B will:

Instigate a cat fight

If Cat A moves toward the center, Cat B will move toward the ground.

Rise in the air

Remain stationary

When Cat A moves towards the center of the seesaw, it increases its side's weight, causing Cat B to move towards the ground in order to balance the seesaw.

Explanation

When Cat A moves towards the center of the seesaw, it increases its side's weight, causing Cat B to move towards the ground in order to balance the seesaw.

6. A simple pulley gives a mechanical advantage of:

Unknown

1 A simple pulley gives no mechanical advantage, although it does make work easier by spreading out the work needed over several tries. So the mechanical advantage is 1

A simple pulley gives no mechanical advantage, although it does make work easier by spreading out the work needed over several tries. So the mechanical advantage is 1.

Explanation

A simple pulley gives no mechanical advantage, although it does make work easier by spreading out the work needed over several tries. So the mechanical advantage is 1.

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