ASVAB ASVAB-SECTION-3 Online Practice Questions and Exam Preparation

ASVAB ASVAB-SECTION-3 Online Questions & Answers

• Question 51:

  If a force of 200 pounds is exerted over an area of 10-square inches, what's the psi?

  A. 10
  B. 15
  C. 20
  D. 200
  C. 20

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  You can calculate psi as Pressure = Force/Area. So, in this problem, P = 200/10 = 20.

• Question 52:

  

  In the figure above, which pillar supports the greater load of the cat?

  A. Pillar A
  B. Pillar B
  C. Both pillars support the cat equally.
  D. It's impossible to determine from the information given.
  B. Pillar B

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  The cat is closer to Pillar B, so Pillar B bears more weight.

• Question 53:

  What is the definition and the danger of recoil?

  A. To recoil is to move quickly and efficiently, and it is not dangerous but desired.
  B. To recoil is to feel revolted or disgusted, and it is dangerous because it creates job dissatisfaction.
  C. To recoil is to respond in fear, and it is dangerous because engineers and workers need to remain in control. Losing control could result in serious injuries on the job.
  D. Recoil is the concept of "kicking back" or leaping back after being released. It may be dangerous due to the possibility of injury upon having equipment "leap back" rapidly.
  D. Recoil is the concept of "kicking back" or leaping back after being released. It may be dangerous due to the possibility of injury upon having equipment "leap back" rapidly.

• Question 54:

  

  In the figure above, at what point was the ball traveling most slowly?

  A. A
  B. B
  C. C
  D. D
  C. C

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  At the height of the arc, the ball has no upward momentum, so it goes the slowest at that point.

• Question 55:

  Which of the following materials serves as a conductor?

  A. Metal
  B. Wood
  C. Acrylic
  D. Paper
  A. Metal

• Question 56:

  

  The steel plate above is held in place by different machine screws, each indicated by different symbols. How many different types of machine screws have been used?

  A. 6
  B. 15
  C. 5
  D. 9
  A. 6

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  There are 6 different symbols, so 6 different types of machine screws were used.

• Question 57:

  When the plug in the tube is removed, water will flow ___________.

  

  A. into the tube
  B. out of the tube
  C. neither direction
  D. impossible to tell
  A. into the tube

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  When the plug is removed, water will flow into the tube to equalize the water level both inside and outside the tube.

• Question 58:

  What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

  A. What goes up must come down.
  B. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
  C. Reactions are a result of large actions.
  D. Mass cannot be destroyed.
  B. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

• Question 59:

  Which term below best describes the OPPOSITE of an increase in speed?

  A. rotation
  B. deceleration
  C. friction
  D. velocity
  B. deceleration

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  Deceleration means slowing down.

• Question 60:

  33,000 foot-pounds of work done in one minute is called ___________.

  A. a job for an enlisted soldier
  B. one horsepower
  C. 330 psi
  D. meaningful force
  B. one horsepower

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  Scientists agree that 33,000 foot-pounds per minute is one horsepower.