Basic Ability Test Mechanical Reasoning and Applied Physics

Question 1

Gear A has 20 teeth and Gear B has 40 teeth. If Gear A rotates at 60 RPM, how fast does Gear B rotate?

Accepted Answer

30 RPM

Answer

120 RPM

Answer

60 RPM

Answer

15 RPM

Question 2

A lever has its fulcrum at the midpoint. A 50 lb weight sits 3 feet from the fulcrum. To balance it, how much force is needed 3 feet on the other side?

Accepted Answer

50 lb

Answer

25 lb

Answer

75 lb

Answer

100 lb

Question 3

Water flows through a pipe at 4 gallons per minute. How many gallons flow in 15 minutes?

Accepted Answer

60

Answer

45

Answer

50

Answer

75

Question 4

A movable pulley system uses 2 rope segments to support a load. If you pull the rope 4 feet, how far does the load rise?

Accepted Answer

2 feet

Answer

8 feet

Answer

4 feet

Answer

1 foot

Question 5

Which tool is best suited for tightening a bolt in a confined space with limited clearance?

Accepted Answer

Socket wrench with extension

Answer

Open-end wrench

Answer

Adjustable wrench

Answer

Pliers

Question 6

A vehicle travels at 60 mph for 2 hours, then at 45 mph for 1 hour. What is the total distance traveled?

Accepted Answer

165 miles

Answer

150 miles

Answer

180 miles

Answer

120 miles