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Mechanical Comprehension Test 2

MECHANICAL COMPREHENSION TEST 2

150 QUESTIONS
60 MINUTES

This is a test of your knowledge of electrical, radio, and electronics
information. You are to select the correct response from the choices
given. Then mark the space on your answer sheet that has the same
number and letter as your choice.

9 feet 11 feet

100 pounds

4. In the diagram shown here, Shannon wants to lift a
100-pound block using a lever. If the block is 9 feet
from the pivot point and Shannon is 11 feet beyond
that, how much force must she apply to lift the block?
(A) 45 pounds
(B) 99 pounds
1. Using the pulley system shown here, how much force is
required to lift a 276-pound load? (C) 100 pounds
(A) 49 pounds (D) 109 pounds
(B) 92 pounds
(C) 138 pounds
(D) 276 pounds

2
C 2
A 1
3 1
5

4
B
5. Gear 1 has 12 teeth and gear 2 has 9. If gear 2 turns at
2. The water system in tank A has been contaminated. In 60 rpm, how fast will gear 1 turn?
what order can the valves be opened to empty tank A (A) 15 rpm
(B) 30 rpm
through the outlet and then refill it from tank C?
(A) open 4, then open 2 (C) 45 rpm
(B) open 5 and 4, then open 3 (D) 60 rpm
(C) open 5 and 3, then open 2
(D) open 3 and 4, then open 2

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