ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Practice Test 5

Question – 1

1. The third class lever is used to increase _________.

Question – 2

2. ‘Liquids conform themselves to the shape of their container’ is the ________ principle of hydraulics.

Question – 3

3. A man pushes a car with a force of 200N over a distance of 200 meters. The work done is ________.

Question – 4

4. If the normal force of an object is higher, the friction developed with the surface on which it rests is _______.

Question – 5

5. In cemented carbides _______ is used as a binding material.

Question – 6

6. ________ are used to lift cars.

Question – 7

7. A ball thrown upwards starts travelling towards the ground after reaching a certain height. The downward movement of the ball is due to __________.

Question – 8

8. By using a ________ mechanical advantage can be gained.

Question – 9

9. Dovetail is a kind of ______.

Question – 10

10. If a car fails to start due to dead battery ______ can be used to get charge from another battery.

Question – 11

11. ________ is used for smoothing or leveling wood.

Question – 12

12. In an engine ________ is used in order to reduce friction.

Question – 13

13. The mechanical advantage of a lever can be calculated using the formula _________.

Question – 14

14. In ideal fluid ______ is encountered by displacement.

Question – 15

15. Adding _______ can increase resistance to corrosion of steel.