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Mechanical Comprehension
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Question 1
Which piston best demonstrates the principle that pressure is inversely proportional to volume?
a) Both
b) Left
c) Right
Answer: A
Question 2
If gear 1 rotates clockwise at 60 RPM (rotations per minute), what is the rotational direction of gear 5?
a) Clockwise
b) Counterclockwise
c) It will not rotate
Answer: A
Question 3
What determines the horizontal distance traveled by each ball?
a) The terminal velocity of the balls
b) The angle by which the push on each ball is induced
c) The initial push force and horizontal velocity
Answer: C
Question 4
If the weight on the left side of the seesaw is 12 kg, what force must be applied on the right side to balance the seesaw?
a) 6 kg
b) 3 kg
c) 12 kg
Answer: A
Question 5
If the weight on the left side of the seesaw is 6 kg, what force must be applied on the right side to balance the seesaw?
a) 3 kg
b) 6 kg
c) 8 kg
Answer: A
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