ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Revision
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ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Revision
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1. When a surface (e.g. floor) resists the Movement of another surface (e.g. chair) the result is ___ resistance.

2. A change in velocity; the rate of change of velocity with time.

3. Gears that can be used to connect gears that have shafts at different angles; used when gear shafts aren't parallel to one another.

4. If you have a/an ___ number of gears in a series, the first and last gear spin the the SAME direction.

5. Parts of a lever

6. Speed in a given direction

7. True or False: The amount of force needed to move an object (not including friction resistance) is never greater than the weight of the object.

8. Using a block and tackle allows you to distribute your ___ more effectively.

9. The condition of a system in which competing influences are Balanced.

10. Formula to solve for work

11. Mathematical quantities that are used to describe the motion of objects can be divided into two categories. The quantity is either a ___ or a ___.

12. When does Work happen?

13. The property of kicking back when released.

14. Simple machines that can be used to change the magnitude (size) and direction of force.

15. Unit of measure for Tension Force

16. Gravity pulls objects ___ to toward the center of the Earth.

17. The distance between the ridges of the spiral on a screw found in a vise

18. Describe how a Lever works

19. The property of attracting iron or steel.

20. Speed describes only how fast an object is moving, whereas ___ gives both the speed and direction of the object's motion.

21. When a machine multiplies the force you use.

22. Substance that can be used to decrease friction

23. Name some forces that act on objects

24. Quantities that are fully described by both a magnitude (size) and a direction.

25. Tool used to lift houses up to build a new foundation that are a combination of a lever and an inclined plane