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Petroleum, coal, and wood are similar in that: - ✔✔They are all forms of stored energy found in nature
A british thermal unit (btu) is defined as which of the following - ✔✔The amount of energy required to
raise 1 pound of water 1 degree F
Fluid effort is measured on a gauge that is calibrated in which of the following units - ✔✔Pounds per
square inch (PSI)
Energy is defined as which of the following - ✔✔THe ability to do work
Approximately 95% of America's energy comes from wich four sources? - ✔✔Coal, oil, natural gas and
nuclear energy
What is the most important reason the automobile is so predominant in our society? - ✔✔Convenience
to the passenger
Which of the following statements is/are true about the need for transportation - ✔✔BOTH B & C;
transportation meets specific human needs. transportation generally improves the quality of life
A shaft in mechanical power, a wire in electrical power, and a hose in fluid power are similar in what way
- ✔✔They all carry power
What should you do when using a volt-ohmmeter (VOM) to read direct current (DC) voltage? -
✔✔Always start on the highest DC range
, Historically, the United States has changed its primary energy source every 50 years. The year 2015 will
more likely bring about which of the following? - ✔✔A multitude of energy sources, along with increased
conservation
Heat will flow only from a body at a higher temperature to a body at a ower temperature. - ✔✔True
The basic process of fission involves which of the following? - ✔✔Splitting heavy atoms
How is nuclear fission reactor output controlled? - ✔✔By inserting or retracting control rods, which
absorb neutrons
Arguments against nuclear fission power include all of the following, except which? - ✔✔A properly
functioning plant emits excessive radiation
The greenhouse effect is said to do which of the following? - ✔✔Produce a worldwide climatic warming
effect
Which two segments of the US economy consume the most energy? - ✔✔Commercial & transportation
How is kinetic or radiant energy defined? - ✔✔Energy in motion
What does Newton's third law of motion state? - ✔✔To every action, there is an equal & opposite
reaction
Which is the largest fossil fuel reserve in the United States? - ✔✔Coal
If you are asked to measure the effort in a fuid circuit, which of the following should you use - ✔✔A
pressure gauge
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Petroleum, coal, and wood are similar in that: - ✔✔They are all forms of stored energy found in nature
A british thermal unit (btu) is defined as which of the following - ✔✔The amount of energy required to
raise 1 pound of water 1 degree F
Fluid effort is measured on a gauge that is calibrated in which of the following units - ✔✔Pounds per
square inch (PSI)
Energy is defined as which of the following - ✔✔THe ability to do work
Approximately 95% of America's energy comes from wich four sources? - ✔✔Coal, oil, natural gas and
nuclear energy
What is the most important reason the automobile is so predominant in our society? - ✔✔Convenience
to the passenger
Which of the following statements is/are true about the need for transportation - ✔✔BOTH B & C;
transportation meets specific human needs. transportation generally improves the quality of life
A shaft in mechanical power, a wire in electrical power, and a hose in fluid power are similar in what way
- ✔✔They all carry power
What should you do when using a volt-ohmmeter (VOM) to read direct current (DC) voltage? -
✔✔Always start on the highest DC range
, Historically, the United States has changed its primary energy source every 50 years. The year 2015 will
more likely bring about which of the following? - ✔✔A multitude of energy sources, along with increased
conservation
Heat will flow only from a body at a higher temperature to a body at a ower temperature. - ✔✔True
The basic process of fission involves which of the following? - ✔✔Splitting heavy atoms
How is nuclear fission reactor output controlled? - ✔✔By inserting or retracting control rods, which
absorb neutrons
Arguments against nuclear fission power include all of the following, except which? - ✔✔A properly
functioning plant emits excessive radiation
The greenhouse effect is said to do which of the following? - ✔✔Produce a worldwide climatic warming
effect
Which two segments of the US economy consume the most energy? - ✔✔Commercial & transportation
How is kinetic or radiant energy defined? - ✔✔Energy in motion
What does Newton's third law of motion state? - ✔✔To every action, there is an equal & opposite
reaction
Which is the largest fossil fuel reserve in the United States? - ✔✔Coal
If you are asked to measure the effort in a fuid circuit, which of the following should you use - ✔✔A
pressure gauge
