ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Revision
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ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Revision
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1. Gears that can be used to connect gears that have shafts at different angles; used when gear shafts aren't parallel to one another.

2. The speed at which a gear rotates (in relation to the driving gear connected to it) depends on the number of ___.

3. When does 1 foot-pound of work occur?

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

5. Formula for Mechanical advantage

6. When does Work happen?

7. The purpose of using gears.

8. Newton's law of universal gravitation to calculate Force

9. When does a state of Equilibrium occur?

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

11. The property of attracting iron or steel.

12. The force transmitted through a rope, string, or wire when force is applied to both ends. (note: equally pulls on the objects at both ends)

13. Form of inclined plane that can multiply your effort in much the same way as a ramp can

14. The property of kicking back when released.

15. Formula to solve for power

16. Examples of use of pulleys and gears

17. Pressure is usually measured in ___.

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

19. Inclined planes in spiral form

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

21. (Gravity) True or False: The greater the Distance is between two objects, the less the objects will attract each other. (in other words, the farther away an object is from the Earth (or any large body), the less it will weigh)

22. Formula to determine how much a lever reduces the amount of effort needed to do work

23. When a surface (e.g. floor) resists the Movement of another surface (e.g. chair) the result is ___ resistance.

24. Describe how a Lever works

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