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ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
ASVAB Mechanical Comprehension Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
grade (A+) 
Which of these is the best explanation of how a 
smooth round stone became smooth? - 
√Answer>It was in a stream for a long 
Quiz :When a lobster grows a claw to replace one 
that was lost, the process is called - 
√Answer>regenerati...
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
grade (A+) 
Which of these is the best explanation of how a 
smooth round stone became smooth? - 
√Answer>It was in a stream for a long 
Quiz :When a lobster grows a claw to replace one 
that was lost, the process is called - 
√Answer>regenerati...
Which of the following is not a type of Structural Load? 
A) Rain load 
B) Live load 
C) Dead load 
D) Wind load 
 A) Rain Load 
_ is speed in a particular direction 
 Velocity 
What type of load creates different stresses at different locations on a 
structure? 
A) Nonuniformly distributed load 
B...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is not a type of Structural Load? 
A) Rain load 
B) Live load 
C) Dead load 
D) Wind load 
 A) Rain Load 
_ is speed in a particular direction 
 Velocity 
What type of load creates different stresses at different locations on a 
structure? 
A) Nonuniformly distributed load 
B...
An induction clutch works by 
 magnetism 
If the first-class lever with a resistance arm measuring 2 feet and an effort arm 
measuring 8 feet are being used, what's the mechanical advantage? 
 4 
The bottom of four boxes are shown below. The boxes all have the same 
volume. If postal regulation...
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Add to cartAn induction clutch works by 
 magnetism 
If the first-class lever with a resistance arm measuring 2 feet and an effort arm 
measuring 8 feet are being used, what's the mechanical advantage? 
 4 
The bottom of four boxes are shown below. The boxes all have the same 
volume. If postal regulation...
What is mechanical advantage? 
 The ratio of energy input to energy output, typically where the input is 
greater than the output 
What is the ratio of mechanical advantage of a simple pulley? 
 3:1 
Consider moving an object with a lever and a fulcrum. What is the 
relationship between the distan...
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Add to cartWhat is mechanical advantage? 
 The ratio of energy input to energy output, typically where the input is 
greater than the output 
What is the ratio of mechanical advantage of a simple pulley? 
 3:1 
Consider moving an object with a lever and a fulcrum. What is the 
relationship between the distan...
WHICH OF THESE IS THE BEST EXPLANTION OF HOW A SMOOTH ROUND STONE 
BECAME SMOOTH? 
 IT WAS IN A STREAM FOR A LONG TIME 
WHEN A LOBSTER GROWS A CLAW TO REPLACE ONE THAT WAS LOST, THE 
PROCCESS IS CALLED 
 REGENERATION 
Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called? 
 A SATELLIT...
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Add to cartWHICH OF THESE IS THE BEST EXPLANTION OF HOW A SMOOTH ROUND STONE 
BECAME SMOOTH? 
 IT WAS IN A STREAM FOR A LONG TIME 
WHEN A LOBSTER GROWS A CLAW TO REPLACE ONE THAT WAS LOST, THE 
PROCCESS IS CALLED 
 REGENERATION 
Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called? 
 A SATELLIT...
If a car is towed 12 miles to the repair shop and the tow charge is $3.50 per 
mile, how much does the tow cost? 
(a) $12.00 
(b) $3.50 
(c) $42.00 
(d) $100.00 
 C. Multiply 12 miles by $3.50 per mile: 
 12 × $3.50 = $42.00 
The sum of two numbers is 70. One number is 8 more than the other. Wha...
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Add to cartIf a car is towed 12 miles to the repair shop and the tow charge is $3.50 per 
mile, how much does the tow cost? 
(a) $12.00 
(b) $3.50 
(c) $42.00 
(d) $100.00 
 C. Multiply 12 miles by $3.50 per mile: 
 12 × $3.50 = $42.00 
The sum of two numbers is 70. One number is 8 more than the other. Wha...
Mnemonic for classification 
 King Philip Came Over From Germany Soaked 
3 unicellular kingdoms 
 archaebacteria, eubacteria, Protista 
3 multicellular kingdoms 
 fungi, plantae, animalia 
Unicellular kingdom that has nucleus and organelles 
 Protista 
10 animal phyla 
 porifera, cnidaria, platyhelm...
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Add to cartMnemonic for classification 
 King Philip Came Over From Germany Soaked 
3 unicellular kingdoms 
 archaebacteria, eubacteria, Protista 
3 multicellular kingdoms 
 fungi, plantae, animalia 
Unicellular kingdom that has nucleus and organelles 
 Protista 
10 animal phyla 
 porifera, cnidaria, platyhelm...
What are whole numbers? 
 all positive integers including zero. 
 Examples - 0,1,2,3 
What are integers? 
 all positive and negative numbers including zero. 
 Examples - 0, 1,2,3, 
 -1,-2,-3 
What is a rational number? 
 any number that can be written as a fraction with integer numerator 
and den...
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Add to cartWhat are whole numbers? 
 all positive integers including zero. 
 Examples - 0,1,2,3 
What are integers? 
 all positive and negative numbers including zero. 
 Examples - 0, 1,2,3, 
 -1,-2,-3 
What is a rational number? 
 any number that can be written as a fraction with integer numerator 
and den...
integer 
 any positive or negative whole number or zero, such as −6, 0, 27 
factor 
 integers (whole numbers) that can be divided evenly into another 
integer, To factor a number, you simply determine the numbers that 
you can divide into it. 
composite number 
 a whole number that can be divide...
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Add to cartinteger 
 any positive or negative whole number or zero, such as −6, 0, 27 
factor 
 integers (whole numbers) that can be divided evenly into another 
integer, To factor a number, you simply determine the numbers that 
you can divide into it. 
composite number 
 a whole number that can be divide...
A bread recipe calls for 3 1/4 cups of flour. If you only have 2 1/8 cups, how 
much more flour is needed? 
A. 1 1/8 
B. 1 1/4 
C. 1 3/8 
D. 1 3/4 
 A. 1 1/8 
 A. 3 1/4 - 2 1/8= 13/4 - 17/8= 26/8 - 17/8 = 9/8 = 1 1/8 more cups of flour. 
How many omelets can be made from 2 dozen eggs if an omelet c...
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Add to cartA bread recipe calls for 3 1/4 cups of flour. If you only have 2 1/8 cups, how 
much more flour is needed? 
A. 1 1/8 
B. 1 1/4 
C. 1 3/8 
D. 1 3/4 
 A. 1 1/8 
 A. 3 1/4 - 2 1/8= 13/4 - 17/8= 26/8 - 17/8 = 9/8 = 1 1/8 more cups of flour. 
How many omelets can be made from 2 dozen eggs if an omelet c...
What is Newton's Third Law of Motion? 
 For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. 
Equilibrium 
 a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. 
What is the definition and the danger of recoil? 
 Recoil is the concept of "kicking back" or leaping back after be...
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Add to cartWhat is Newton's Third Law of Motion? 
 For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. 
Equilibrium 
 a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. 
What is the definition and the danger of recoil? 
 Recoil is the concept of "kicking back" or leaping back after be...
Which of these is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became 
smooth? 
 It was in a stream for a long 
When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, the process is 
called 
 regeneration. 
Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called 
 a satellite. 
I...
Preview 4 out of 34 pages
Add to cartWhich of these is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became 
smooth? 
 It was in a stream for a long 
When a lobster grows a claw to replace one that was lost, the process is 
called 
 regeneration. 
Any astronomical body that revolves around a larger body is called 
 a satellite. 
I...
A square has how many sides? 
 4 
How much is 2 plus 2? 
 4 
A rose is a what? 
 A flower 
What is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth? 
 It was in a stream for a long time 
If you place bean seeds between moist paper towels and watch the stem 
leaves appear you will see ...
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Add to cartA square has how many sides? 
 4 
How much is 2 plus 2? 
 4 
A rose is a what? 
 A flower 
What is the best explanation of how a smooth round stone became smooth? 
 It was in a stream for a long time 
If you place bean seeds between moist paper towels and watch the stem 
leaves appear you will see ...
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