mechanical power

Question 1

One ton-force is equal to __________ pound-force

Answer 1

2000

Question 2

Moving an object from one point to another is called __________.

Answer 2

work

Question 3

Potential energy is stored energy until it is allowed to move, then it becomes __________.

Answer 3

kinetic energy

Question 4

The rate machines perform work is defined as __________.

Answer 4

Mechanical power

Question 5

Horsepower is the US customary system of measure for mechanical power. One horsepower equals __________ foot-pounds per second.

Answer 5

550

Question 6

Mass is the amount of __________ the object contains.

Answer 6

Matter

Question 7

The force on a spring can be found by measuring the distance the spring changes from its original length, according to __________.

Answer 7

Hooke’s law

Question 8

Force is any attempt to change the motion of an object and is measured in __________.

Answer 8

Newtons (N) and pound-force (lbf

Question 9

Weight is measured in pound-force (lbf) or newtons (N). Weight is the __________ an object is pulled by gravity.

Answer 9

force

Question 10

The weight of an object is determined by __________.

Answer 10

Mass and gravity’s force