Bennett Mechanical Spatial Reasoning Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the gear system shown, if Gear A rotates clockwise, what will be the direction of rotation for Gear C?

Accepted Answer

Clockwise

Answer

Counter-clockwise

Answer

It will not rotate

Answer

It will alternate directions

Question 2

In the pulley system shown, the belt is crossed. If pulley X is the driver and rotates counter-clockwise, in which direction will pulley Y rotate?

Accepted Answer

Clockwise

Answer

Counter-clockwise

Answer

It will not rotate

Answer

It depends on the belt tension

Question 3

A standard six-sided die is sitting on a table. The top face shows a '3'. The face pointing towards you shows a '2'. In this orientation, what number is on the bottom face, the one touching the table?

Accepted Answer

4

Answer

5

Answer

6

Answer

1

Question 4

Water is flowing steadily through a pipe that narrows from a wide section (Section A) to a smaller section (Section B). Assuming the volume of water flowing per second is constant, how does the speed of the water in Section B compare to the speed in Section A?

Accepted Answer

The speed is faster in Section B.

Answer

The speed is slower in Section B.

Answer

The speed is the same in both sections.

Answer

The speed depends on the water pressure, which is not given.

Question 5

A standard bolt with a right-hand thread is being held stationary. To move a nut further *onto* the bolt (away from the head), in which direction must the nut be turned from the perspective of someone looking at the head of the bolt?

Accepted Answer

Clockwise

Answer

Counter-clockwise

Answer

Either direction will work

Answer

It depends on the size of the nut

Question 6

An L-shaped block is resting on a table on its largest face, with the short arm pointing towards you. If you rotate the block 90 degrees clockwise around its vertical axis, where will the short arm be pointing?

Accepted Answer

To your right

Answer

Away from you

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To your left

Answer

Towards you