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General Science

Which of the following states of matter exists at the highest temperature?

gas

Solids exist at a lower temperature than liquids which exist at a lower temperature than gases.

Mechanical Comprehension

The radius of the axle is 3, the radius of the wheel is 4, and the blue box weighs 35 lbs. What is the effort force necessary to balance the load?

26.32 lbs.

The mechanical advantage of a wheel and axle is the input radius divided by the output radius:

MA = \( \frac{r_i}{r_o} \)

In this case, the input radius (where the effort force is being applied) is 4 and the output radius (where the resistance is being applied) is 3 for a mechanical advantage of \( \frac{4}{3} \) = 1.33

MA = \( \frac{load}{effort} \) so effort = \( \frac{load}{MA} \) = \( \frac{35 lbs.}{1.33} \) = 26.32 lbs.

Automotive Information

What provides the power necessary to start a car?

battery

The battery supplies the power necessary to start the engine when the ignition switch is is turned on.

Shop Information

You need to secure a piece of wood while you're drilling a hole. Which of the following would be the most appropriate tool to use?

vise

A vise is a clamp that is anchored to a work station and designed to hold material in place while it is being operated upon.

Shop Information

This tool is a(n) __________.

adjustable wrench

Wrenches are used to provide grip and mechanical advantage by applying torque to turn objects (or to keep them from turning). The longer the wrench, the more torque that can be applied. Wrench ends are available in two primary types, open-end and box-end. A box-end wrench encloses the bolt head and is useful when more torque is needed or to maintain contact in difficult to reach locations. An open-end wrench is designed for speedily loosening easier to reach fasteners. Wrenches that feature one open and one box end are called combination wrenches and adjustable wrenches feature an open end with an adjustable width.

Math Knowledge

Simplify (y + 8)(y + 3)

y² + 11y + 24

To multiply binomials, use the FOIL method. FOIL stands for First, Outside, Inside, Last and refers to the position of each term in the parentheses:

(y + 8)(y + 3)
(y x y) + (y x 3) + (8 x y) + (8 x 3)
y² + 3y + 8y + 24
y² + 11y + 24

Word Knowledge

The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.

artless

Lacking worldy wisdom.

General Science

Which is the proper order of Earth's atmospheric layers from the surface up to space?

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere

The troposphere is the closest layer to Earth, followed by the stratosphere, mesosphere, and finally the thermosphere which borders space.

General Science

All surface water is part of the:

hydrosphere

The biosphere is the global ecological system integrating all living beings and their relationships. This includes their interactions with the lithosphere (the rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle), hydrosphere (all surface water), and atmosphere (the envelope of gases surrounding the planet).

Arithmetic Reasoning

A circular logo is enlarged to fit the lid of a jar. The new diameter is 40% larger than the original. By what percentage has the area of the logo increased?

20%

The area of a circle is given by the formula A = πr² where r is the radius of the circle. The radius of a circle is its diameter divided by two so A = π(\( \frac{d}{2} \))². If the diameter of the logo increases by 40% the radius (and, consequently, the total area) increases by \( \frac{40\text{%}}{2} \) = 20%