APT Mechanical Aptitude Flashcards
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A soldier uses a ramp to load a 600-pound crate into a truck. If the ramp is 12 feet long and the truck bed is 3 feet high, what is the mechanical advantage?
Answer: 4
Mechanical advantage of a ramp = length ÷ height = 12 ÷ 3 = 4.
What does a thermostat primarily control?
Answer: Temperature
A thermostat is a device that senses and regulates temperature in heating or cooling systems.
If you tighten a bolt clockwise, in which direction do you turn to loosen it?
Answer: Counterclockwise
Most standard fasteners follow the 'righty-tighty, lefty-loosey' rule — counterclockwise loosens them.
What type of current does a battery produce?
Answer: Direct current (DC)
Batteries produce direct current (DC), which flows in one constant direction.
A vehicle engine has low oil pressure. What is the MOST likely cause?
Answer: Low oil level or a leak
Low oil pressure is most commonly caused by insufficient oil level or a leak in the lubrication system.
What is the main function of a circuit breaker?
Answer: Protect circuits from overload by interrupting current flow
A circuit breaker automatically interrupts electrical flow when it detects an overload, protecting equipment and wiring.
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