Mechanical Concepts - Q1

At which point should pressurized air enter the cylinder to lower the piston

• Point A

• Point B

• both points A and B

Which of the two saws will allow you to cut faster?

• Saw A

• Saw B

• Saw A and B equally

To keep the beam horizontal when lifted, at which point should you hook the cable.

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

Which switch should be closed to light the bulb

• Switch A

• Switch B

• Switch C

Which pulley will have to exert less effort to pull the box up?

• Pulley C

• Pulley A

• Pulley C and A equally

The weight of the box is being carried on the shoulders of the 2 persons shown. Which of the 2 persons is carrying more weight?

• Person A

• Person B

• The weight is distributed equally between both Person A and B

The water in Container A contains 50% salt and the water in Container B contains 20% salt. In which of the two containers is an object more likely to float?

• Container A

• Container B

• Containers A nd B

Which situation requires more force to load the box onto the truck?

• Situation A

• Situation B

• Situations A and B equally

Given two water towers with 1000 gallons of water in each tank, which tower will have a greater water pressure coming out of the hose?

• Tower A

• Tower B

• Tower A and B equally

In which of the two tanks will water that is boiled to the exact same temperature cool faster?

• Tank A

• Tank B

• Tank A and B equally