Mechanics Quizzes & Trivia

Mechanics is the science of how things function physically and react to their environment. Did you know that the 14th century theory of impetus later developed into the theories of inertia, velocity, acceleration and momentum? Can you name the scientist who developed the theory of impetus?

Newton’s work Principia Mathematica introduced his laws of motion to the world, signaling the beginnings of classical mechanics. Do you know the difference between classical and quantum mechanics? There were three early scientists who really laid the foundation for the modern understanding of mechanics. Can you name them? If you guessed Galileo, Kepler, and Newton, then you might be ready to take one of our quizzes. See how many answers you can get right!

How well do you know about gears? During this quiz, you will need to know the difference between a spur gear, a helical gear, bevel gear, and worm gear, how to use a diagram to calculate the gear ratio of the compound gear...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 1534 | Last updated: May 27, 2021

Sample Question
What type of gear is illustrated here?

Spur Gear

Helical Gear

Bevel Gear

Rack and Pinion

Worm Gear

Hypoid Gear

The Ultimate Mechanics Quiz! Trivia

The ultimate Mechanics quiz trivia. Mechanics are tasked with ensuring that machines are running smoothly. Do you know how to clean an engine or oil it up? What do you know about diesel and gasoline in different types of engines?...

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 144 | Last updated: Oct 27, 2020

Sample Question
How many revolutions of the crankshaft are in a complete cycle for a 2-stroke-cycle engine?

0

1

4

12

Trivia Questions On Gears

Below are Trivia questions on Gears. Gears are used in the manufacture of most machines, and this is due to their ability to manage the speed of rotations. Take up the quiz below and get to see how much you know about their...

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 1019 | Last updated: Sep 23, 2019

Sample Question
The ratio of output as compared to input is :

Mechanical Advantage

Horse Power

Warp Speed

2.1.1 Reading Quiz - Mechanics

Answer all questions. These should test to see if you have read the material.

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 76 | Last updated: Oct 9, 2013

Sample Question
What is the definition of displacment?

Distance from a fixed point.

Distance moved from a fixed point.

Distance and direction from a fixed point.

Mechanics (1d - Kinematics)

This quiz tests your understanding of 1D kinematics.

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 1362 | Last updated: May 31, 2016

Sample Question
As an object falls freely in vacuum, its

Velocity increases.

Acceleration increases

Both velocity and acceleration increase.

Only distance increases.

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The Royal Guard GW2 Mechanics Quiz

Testing your knowledge of GW2 mechanics

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1161 | Last updated: Feb 21, 2013

Sample Question
Daze, has what effect on enemies? Also, does it stack duration or intensity?

Causes interrupts and prevents skill usage. Is not a condition so does not stack

Causes interrupts and damage on skill use. Stacks duration

Causes interrupts and damage on skill use. Stacks intensity

Jet Mechanics Qui: Auxiliary Power Unit Test

What do you think about jet mechanics? A jet mechanic completes maintenance on airplanes that are supplied with gasoline turbine jet engines. This quiz touches upon how to start an APU without external power, how long an ATM can...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 61 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2021

Sample Question
When starting an APU without external power (BATTERY START) what equipment must be available?

A fire guard with a portable fire extiguisher.

A fire guard with a two-way radio.

A fire truck shall stand by until power is available.

A fire truck shall stand by during starting and single APU operation.

CFOA Mechanics Exam: Quiz!

Do you know anything about CFOA mechanics? The CFOA mechanics manual contains the mechanics and philosophies for officiating football in Colorado and provides the foundational information required to officiate a four-person...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 48 | Last updated: Apr 6, 2021

Sample Question
The coin toss occurs:

Ten minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Five minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Three minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Shc Mechanics Test 1

SHC Mechanics Test 1

Quiz about units used in mechanics and motion graphs and constant acceleration equations

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 44 | Last updated: Jan 2, 2013

Sample Question
How many metres in one kilometre?

100

10

1000

10,000