ASVAB MEPS Exam 223 Questions with Verified Answers
A radar is designed to report the track of an aircraft every second. If this radar reports 30
... [Show More] tracks in one minute, what percentage of the time did the radar track the aircraft? - CORRECT ANSWER 50%
Jerry walked a dog from 6:40 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. one day. If he was paid at the rate of $6 per hour, how much did he earn that day? - CORRECT ANSWER $5.00
A woman is looking for a bigger square office. She finds an office twice the area of her current office. If the perimeter of her current office is 88 feet, how many square feet is the new office? - CORRECT ANSWER 968 sq feet
If the perimeter of a square garden is 84 feet, what is the area of the garden? - CORRECT ANSWER 441 sq ft
How many feet of chain fence are necessary to enclose a dog pen that is square and has an area of 64 sq feet? - CORRECT ANSWER 32 feet
Five people, each working 8 hours a day can assemble 400 toys in a 5 day work week. what is the average number of toys assembled per hour per person? - CORRECT ANSWER 16
If a 5-foot post casts an 8-foot shadow at the same time that a nearby tree casts a 48-foot shadow, how tall is the tree? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 feet
if 35 of the 140 cars delivered to a dealer were blue.. what % were blue? - CORRECT ANSWER 25%
Before being painted, a concrete play area was marked off into squares and then into triangles. For the square shown, what is the area of the triangular part labeled XYZ? - CORRECT ANSWER 16 sq ft
A pie was cut into two equal pieces. Each of the pieces of pie was cut into halves again, and each of those smaller pieces was cut into two equal pieces. If two of the pieces of the pie were eaten what portion of the pie remains? - CORRECT ANSWER 3/4
A box of nails weigh 1-5/6 pounds. What is the weight of 12 boxes? - CORRECT ANSWER 22
A plumber has a car payment of $250 per month. $225 of which goes to paying off the principal, and the rest goes towards the interest. What percent is being payed for interest? - CORRECT ANSWER 10%
How many 5-pound bags of apples can be made from 400 apples, each weighing 1/4 pound? - CORRECT ANSWER 20
Emphasize most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER to accentuate
We will long remember our perilous journey - CORRECT ANSWER hazardous
Inept most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER silly
void - CORRECT ANSWER empty
fervently - CORRECT ANSWER passionately
Devout most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER pious
Erratically most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER irregularly
Sustain most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER to tolerate
Skepticism most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER cynicism
the cashier negated the charge of the item - CORRECT ANSWER Nullified (forgot, nullified, questioned, disputed
crass most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER crude
If A=6 and B=5, what is the value of (A^2-B^2)^2? - CORRECT ANSWER 121
what are the factors of x^2+4x+3 - CORRECT ANSWER (x+3)(x+1)
Simplify: 3/5x + x
A. 3/5x
B. 3/5x^2
C. 4/5x
D. 8/5x - CORRECT ANSWER 8/5x
the hypotenuse of a right triangle - CORRECT ANSWER x^2=14-9^2
the factors of 2x^2+xy-3y^2 - CORRECT ANSWER (2x+3y)(x-y)
the product of 3! is - CORRECT ANSWER 6
What is the area of a parallelogram if its length is x+4 and its height is x+3? - CORRECT ANSWER X^2+7x+12
what is the length of the diagonal of a rectangle w a base of 4 and an altitude of 3? - CORRECT ANSWER 25
What is the area of a triangle with a base of 8 feet and a height of 4 feet? - CORRECT ANSWER 16 square feet
the reciprocal of 3-1/5 - CORRECT ANSWER 5/16
what is the product of (a-1) and (2a+2) - CORRECT ANSWER 2(a^2-2)
If 4/3 x 3/4 = 5k, then k= - CORRECT ANSWER 1/5
If x/5+6=-14, then x=? - CORRECT ANSWER -100
the reciprocal of 7 is - CORRECT ANSWER 1/7
x/4>12 has the same solution set as - CORRECT ANSWER x>48
which of the following tools is used to remove a module from an electronic assembly? - CORRECT ANSWER Chip Puller
Silicon chips are used are used to what - CORRECT ANSWER integrated circuits
A standard multimeter does NOT measure? - CORRECT ANSWER frequency
When current flow is interrupted by a blown fuse, the circuit becomes - CORRECT ANSWER to open
when measuring resistance with an ohmeter - CORRECT ANSWER Diconnect power
in this schematic the total resistance is - CORRECT ANSWER 100 ohms
Utility company power lines carry what kind of current - CORRECT ANSWER alternating
Electrical current flowing from one component to the next is an example of what kind of circuit? - CORRECT ANSWER series
in order to make an electric current flow, it is necessary to have - CORRECT ANSWER difference in potential
the catalytic converter is part of what system? - CORRECT ANSWER Emission control system
the function of the master cylinder - CORRECT ANSWER Apply hydraulic pressure to the wheel cylinders
which of the following is part of conventional distributor - CORRECT ANSWER rotor
How many crankshafts are there in a V-8 automobile engine? - CORRECT ANSWER 8
Which engine component stores oil for lubrication? - CORRECT ANSWER Oil pan
What kind of wrench should be used to tighten engine components such as manifolds and cylinder heads? - CORRECT ANSWER torque
Coolant flow through an engine is regulated by the - CORRECT ANSWER thermostat
The starter gear disengages from the cars flywheel to avoid - CORRECT ANSWER Damage to the starter
A torque wrench is used to tighten the bolt when - CORRECT ANSWER The exact amount of force on the bolt has to be measured
taps and dies are tools to - CORRECT ANSWER Cut threads for nuts and bolts
which of the following uses a penny system to specify size? - CORRECT ANSWER fishing nail
What is placed around a chimney to prevent leaks? - CORRECT ANSWER flashing
Which tool is used to bend large sections of sheet metal? - CORRECT ANSWER arbor
to properly turn wood stock one should use a - CORRECT ANSWER router
The technique for joining copper water pipes is called - CORRECT ANSWER soldering
which of these do not make wood chips when it's used? - CORRECT ANSWER drill press
A car stops suddenly. Why are the passengers thrown forward against their seat belts? - CORRECT ANSWER The inertia of each passenger
A ball is attached to one end of a rod AB, and the other end is attached to a vertical rotating axle as shown. The joint at B contains a pin so that the ball can move up and down. If the axle BC rotates faster, angle X will - CORRECT ANSWER decrease
The spring pulls the left end of the lever against the cam. As the cam makes four rotations, how many times will the right end of the lever move up and down? - CORRECT ANSWER 4
In this pulley system, what force must be applied to balance the 10 pound weight - CORRECT ANSWER 10 lbs
centrifugal force is the - CORRECT ANSWER outward force caused by rotation
what would you tell the person who is trying to loosen the rusty nut w a wrench? - CORRECT ANSWER move your hand further from the nut
It is true that frictional forces - CORRECT ANSWER Always oppose forces producing motion
Which wheels or gears turn in the same direction as A? - CORRECT ANSWER c and e only
Four weights are tied together and hung from the ceiling. What will be the tension in the cord at the point labeled x? - CORRECT ANSWER 60 pounds
the illustration shows a water tank - CORRECT ANSWER the water pressure pushing against the sides of the tank is greater near the bottom
Your heart's mitral valve does an awfully big job. Letting blood from the left atrium of the heart into the left ventricle without losing a drop is one of the toughest tasks in the circulatory system. In fact, if the system was suddenly opened at that point, the force of the valve closing would send blood five feet in the air.
In this passage, the author's purpose is to
A. describe the circulatory system
B. convince readers of the stress on the mitral valve
C. inform readers of defects in the mitral valve
D. minimize the importance of the mitral valve - CORRECT ANSWER B. convince readers of the stress on the mitral valve
Riding the mail plane is a low-budget way to visit America's largest national park - Wrangell St. Elias - 13 million acres of scenic beauty. Copper first drew prospectors to this part of Alaska. From 1991 to 1938, the Kennicott mine produced 200 million tons of it. Now a mecca for tourists, the town of Kennicott was abadones to the ghosts when the copper ran out.
According to the passage, which of the following illustrates the correct sequence of events?
A. copper drew prospectors, copper ran out, town abandoned, tourist attraction
B. copper crew prospectors, tourist attraction, copper ran out, town abandoned
C. copper drew prospectors, copper ran out, tourist attraction, town abandoned
D. copper drew prospectors, tourist attraction, town abandoned, copper ran out - CORRECT ANSWER copper drew prospectors, copper ran out, town abandoned tourist attraction
Physicists seek out those features of nature that are simple and universal. The secret of their success is not so much a matter of finding answers as it is asking the right questions. The trick is keeping the questions simple and sticking to universal phenomena. Simple questions can be answered unambiguously by careful observation of repeated experiments and by logical thinking. - CORRECT ANSWER How fast do stones of particular size fall?
An allergy is a hypersensitivity to substances that are essentially harmless. For as yet poorly understood reasons, the immune system malfunctions and marshals up an army of antibodies to fight these substances. For many allergies, this malfunction causes a large amount of histamine to flood into the bloodstream. It is overabundance of histamine that causes allergic symptoms such as headaches, rashes, and sneezing. - CORRECT ANSWER Medical science does not fully understand why the body has an allergic reaction to certain substances
A period of time is usually measured by comparing it with another period of time. For example, a year on Mercury is equal to 88 Earth days. A year on Uranus is approximately 348 Mercury years.
According to the passage, the way time is usually measures shows that time is - CORRECT ANSWER B. relative
Weather radar is a great help to pilots in detecting thunderstorms. However, pilots must be aware that radar does not reliably detect hail....
According to the paragraph, weather radar does not reliably detect hail because of - CORRECT ANSWER its penetrable surface
According to Mark Twain, October is a particularly dangerous month to speculate in stocks....
What was Mark Twain's point? - CORRECT ANSWER C. speculating in stocks is not a safe investment for your money
physical sound energy is transmitted through the external ear and the middle ear to the inner ear where it creates pressure waves. where is the organ of corti located - CORRECT ANSWER inner ear
Which has a pH over 7?
*Orange Juice
*Baking Soda
*Vinegar
*Water - CORRECT ANSWER baking soda
The average adult human body is composed of approximately what percentage of water?
*55% - 65%
*40% - 50%
*There is no "average" as the percentage is based on too many variables such as age, weight, body fat percentage, and other factors.
*70% -80% - CORRECT ANSWER 55% - 65%
Which part of the ear is most likely to be damaged by loud noises?
*Small bones in the ear
*Hairs in the cochlea
*Outer ear
*Eardrum - CORRECT ANSWER Hairs in the cochlea
The primary gaseous component of Earth's atmosphere is - CORRECT ANSWER nitrogen
The process of liquid water spontaneously changing to a gaseous state at room temperature is known as - CORRECT ANSWER evaporation
Kinetic energy of an object is the energy it possesses due to its - CORRECT ANSWER motion
Which is not a part of the human eye? - CORRECT ANSWER incus
In degrees Celsius, at what point does pure water freeze? - CORRECT ANSWER 0 degrees
Which of these planets in our solar system is closest to the sun?
*Mars
*Saturn
*Earth
*Venus - CORRECT ANSWER venus
When a liquid becomes a gas - CORRECT ANSWER molecules move farther apart
How long is your small intestine? - CORRECT ANSWER 22 feet
The word most opposite in meaning to "tranquil" is: - CORRECT ANSWER tumultuous
"Defiantly" most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER obstinate
"Compensate" most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER remunerate
"Rebuke" most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER reprimand
"Terse" most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER succinct
"Zenith" most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER pinnacle
The word most opposite in meaning to "scrupulous" is - CORRECT ANSWER derelict
Tantalize most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER vex
"Mitigate" most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER alleviate
"Artifice" most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER ruse
"Incidental" most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER subordinate
The word most opposite in meaning to "motivate" is: - CORRECT ANSWER dishearten
"Skittish" most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER uneasy
"Ostracize" most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER banish
The word most opposite in meaning to "periodical" is: - CORRECT ANSWER sporadic
"Negligent" most nearly means: - CORRECT ANSWER remiss
Sam always looked forward to sleeping over at his best friend Josh's house. They had been classmates for a short time, but they formed a great friendship rather quickly. Sam packed his sleep sack and some toys, and then his mom dropped him off at Josh's house. Josh greeted Ryan on the porch. They started playing right away. First they rode bikes. Next they played tag in the back yard. When they were tired they went inside. As soon as they walked in the house, Sam's eyes starting getting red and itchy. He spotted a dog sitting on the couch. Sam started sneezing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Josh. It's been a lot of fun, but I have to call my mom."
From this passage you can infer that:
*Sam was scared of dogs.
*Sam is allergic to dogs.
*Sam was scared to stay at Josh's house after dark.
*Sam doesn't like Josh. - CORRECT ANSWER allergic to dogs
If you are looking to update your wardrobe this summer, a simple sundress is a staple that can accentuate any style. Dress it down with some strappy sandals and a boho braid, or add some boots and a cowboy hat for a sexy western vibe. You can even throw one on after a swim for a sweet cover-up. They are light, versatile, and very easy to accessorize. Whatever your style may be, a fun sundress is always sure to please.
The main idea of this text is:
*Dresses are too fussy of a wardrobe item
*Sundress are a great summer staple
*Cowboy boots go with everything
*Summer weather is very uncomfortable - CORRECT ANSWER Sundress are a great summer staple
Lake Las Vegas is the perfect getaway for a simple stay-cation or a weeklong adventure. With three hotels boasting multiple amenities, leaving the resort will hardly be on your mind. After a long day of kayaking on the lake, you can retire to your room and enjoy a soak in your deep Heavenly brand tub. For breakfast the next morning, try out one of the signature buffets offered, your taste buds will surely thank you for it. Nothing is off limits at Lake Las Vegas.
In this context, boasting mean:
*Bragging
*Featuring
*Enjoying
*Overemphasizing - CORRECT ANSWER featuring
Sara could just never seem to make it home during the holidays. Blizzards had kept her snowed in the past four Christmases, and one Thanksgiving dinner was delayed because of a freak thunderstorm. While she treasured spending time with her loved ones, Sara often wished she lived near another airport. Then perhaps she could see them more often throughout the holidays.
What is the main point of this passage?
*Sara hates the holidays
*The area where Sara lives experiences harsh winters
*Sara does not like going to the airport
*Winters are fun in Colorado - CORRECT ANSWER The area where Sara lives experiences harsh winters
The political parties of Welland have been around for over 200 years. Unlike surrounding areas, Welland has 5 separate political parties all with roughly equal memberships. The five parties are the conservatives, social conservatives, democratic socialists, libertarians, and greens. Typically the greens and democratic socialists vote in unison while the conservative and social conservatives also vote similarly. The libertarians tend to vote on an issue by issue basis, making it difficult for any group to gain sustained executive power.
For the two similar voting groups to gain power, it would make sense to:
*create an alliance with the libertarians
*combine the conservative parties into a single party
*add a sixth political party
*have less votes - CORRECT ANSWER create an alliance with the libertarians
The Great American Beer Company began with three goals: Brew the best beer in America as judged by a national magazine, use only ingredients grown in their local area in Maine, and pay a living wage to their employees.
Which of the following activities would not fall under the umbrella of the company's stated goals?
*Providing a free annual meal to employees on Thanksgiving.
*Ensuring employee salaries remain above the median family income in the United States.
*Buying a neighboring lot to grow their own hops.
*Applying for ten national magazine beer competitions each year. - CORRECT ANSWER Providing a free annual meal to employees on Thanksgiving
"Jonas, don't forget your boogie board!" Mom said as she applied sunscreen on Jonas's brother. Jonas threw some towels in the back of the SUV and hollered through the garage door, "OK Mom!" He then grabbed his boogie board. "Bobby!" Jonas called. There was no response. Mom buckled Jonas's brother up into the car seat. "Jonas, can you help me with his umbrella?" Jonas hustled down the stairs, tripped over a chew toy, and then helped his mom put the large umbrella in the SUV. "Mom, I can't find Bobby," Jonas said sadly. His mother shrugged and said, "That's OK, Jonas. He probably shouldn't come with us anyway."
From this passage you can infer that:
*Bobby is a dog.
*Jonas's family is taking a trip to the mountains.
*Jonas wants Bobby to go on the trip.
*Jonas is a good swimmer. - CORRECT ANSWER Jonas wants Bobby to go on the trip
A sauce maker has "y" pounds of tomatoes to make sauce. After he has used 35 pounds of tomatoes, how many pounds of tomatoes are left? The correct formula for solving this problem is:
*y / 35
*35 + y
*35 / y
*y - 35 - CORRECT ANSWER y-35
Find the next number in the series 12, 17, 24, 33, 44.
*57
*16/34
*0
*-1 - CORRECT ANSWER 57
The price of commodity A is $4500 and increases at the rate of $6 every three months. Commodity B costs $5400 and increases at a rate of $2 every four months. How many years will it take for the two commodities to be equal in price?
*50
*56
*30
*42 - CORRECT ANSWER 50
Tina scored 29 out of 35 points on an assignment. What is Tina's percentage?
*79%
*81%
*83%
*85% - CORRECT ANSWER 83%
8^6 x 8^9 =
*64^15
*64^-3
*8^54
*8^15 - CORRECT ANSWER 8^15
A truck averages 23 mpg. Gas costs $2.28 per gallon. How much would it cost to pay for the gas if this truck made a trip of 2,093 miles?
$207.48
$1,097.50
$183.55
$52.44 - CORRECT ANSWER 207.48
A rectangle has long sides measuring 4 cm and short sides measuring 3 cm. What is the area of this rectangle?
12 cm
7 cm^2
12 cm^2
14 cm - CORRECT ANSWER 12 cm^2
The price of gasoline is $2.27 per gallon and decreases at the rate of $0.03 every two months. Oil costs $0.45 per gallon and increases at a rate of $0.05 every six months. How many years will it take for them to be equal in price?
5.5
6.5
6
7 - CORRECT ANSWER 6.5
A triangle has a base measurement of 6 cm and a height measurement of 4 cm. What is the area of this triangle?
There is not enough information given to answer the question.
24 cm^2
12 cm^2
10 cm^2 - CORRECT ANSWER 12 cm^2
Which of the following is equal to 5% of 55% of 555?
15.75
15.2625
12.875
13 - CORRECT ANSWER 15.2625
If x = 10, what's the value of "z" in the equation, z = (x^3 / 5) - 12 ?
-6
8
188
212 - CORRECT ANSWER 188
If a/b = 3/7 which of the following is equal to (2a+4b)/(2a-4b)?
13
34/22
-14/12
-17/11 - CORRECT ANSWER -17/11
If x - y ≠ 0, then =
x-y
2x-y
x+y
x^2 - CORRECT ANSWER x+y
4 - 15 ÷ (30 - 33) =
*22.5
*3.667
*9
*-1 - CORRECT ANSWER 9
The ammeter measures what aspect of an electrical circuit?
*hertz
*differences in current
*ohms
*electrical current - CORRECT ANSWER electrical current
Am ohmmeter is used to measure what?
*hertz
*frequency
*electrical resistance
*temperature - CORRECT ANSWER electrical resistance
What is a diode?
potential energy
kinetic energy
a type of electrical circuit
component that allows electricity to travel only one - CORRECT ANSWER component that allows electricity to travel only one
Which tool can measure electrical potential between two points in a circuit?
*ammeter
*There are no tools for this purpose.
*ohmmeter
*voltmeter - CORRECT ANSWER voltmeter
What does a capacitor do?
*insulates the wires
*stores electric current
*stores potential energy
*creates electric fields - CORRECT ANSWER stores potential energy
What makes a series-parallel circuit different from a parallel circuit?
*no loads
*some loads are parallel and some are in series
*spells out Halloween on a spooky night
*two parallel loads and three series loads - CORRECT ANSWER some loads are parallel and some are in series
What does the I stand for in the equation P = I * V?
*current
*hertz
*ohms
*power - CORRECT ANSWER current
When using a digital multi-meter to measure the amps in a circuit, the leads should be connected...
*in parallel to the power source.
*only after shutting the circuit power off.
*in-line with a fuse.
*in series between the power source and load. - CORRECT ANSWER in series between the power source and load
In the equation P = I * V, what does "P" stand for?
*current
*power (watts)
*ohms
*hertz - CORRECT ANSWER power
What is the resistor code color for a resistance of 6?
*red
*blue
*pink
*jade green - CORRECT ANSWER blue
When wiring a polarized 2-prong plug, which AC wire connects to the wide blade?
*hot
*neutral
*It really doesn't matter.
*ground - CORRECT ANSWER neutral
How many milliamps are in 5 amps?
*500
*350
*5,000
*4,500 - CORRECT ANSWER 5,000
What is a rheostat?
*an ammeter with additional capabilities
*a device to measure hertz
*a device used to vary the resistance in an electrical circuit
*a specialized mobile phone for construction workers - CORRECT ANSWER a device used to vary the resistance in an electrical circuit
What position is a push-to-break switch usually in?
*on
*off
*emergency mode only
*half power - CORRECT ANSWER on
What does a hole cutter bit do?
*allows the operator to cut a very specifically sized hole by using a drill
*allows the operator to cut various hole sizes
*allows the operator to prepare a piece of wood for drilling
*allows the operator to enlarge a hole that is already in a work piece - CORRECT ANSWER allows the operator to cut a very specifically sized hole by using a drill
Where is the differential located in a front engine, rear wheel drive car?
*within the front wheel hubs
*between the front and rear wheels
*between the rear wheels
*between the front wheels - CORRECT ANSWER between the rear wheels
What is a ball peen hammer best at?
*shaping metal
*hammering in screws in when a screwdriver is unavailable
*shaping wooden cutouts
*denting wood to allow for easier drilling - CORRECT ANSWER shaping metal
What is the purpose of the crankshaft?
*to convert the linear motion of the pistons into rotational motion
*to transmit power from the transmission to the differential
*to control the timing of the valves
*to "crank" the engine when the driver turns the key - CORRECT ANSWER to convert the linear motion of the pistons into rotational motion
What is a chisel used for?
*to scrape paint into a barrel
*to shape wood, metal, or other materials
*to scrape paint off of bricks or masonry
*to demolish concrete - CORRECT ANSWER to shape wood, metal, or other materials
In a diesel engine, what initiates and controls the combustion?
*torque converter
*piston velocity
*timing of fuel injection
*spark plug - CORRECT ANSWER timing of fuel injection
A soldering gun is used with what kind of materials?
*wood
*plastic
*metals
*concrete - CORRECT ANSWER metals
What is rosin flux?
*a superfluid that has only been created in laboratories
*a metal used primarily for washers
*a type of rosin for violin bows
*a soldering liquid that prevents oxidation when joining metals - CORRECT ANSWER a soldering liquid that prevents oxidation when joining metals
What gauge wire should be used with a 20-amp circuit?
*16-gauge
*It depends on the number of outlets and expected load on the circuit.
*14-gauge
*12-gauge - CORRECT ANSWER 12 gauge
osmosis is - CORRECT ANSWER diffusion of water
the judge IMPOSED a severe penalty due to toms' actions. - CORRECT ANSWER levied
Furtherance most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER advancement
fundamental most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER basic
susceptible most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER vulnerable
what does the abbreviation DC stand for ? - CORRECT ANSWER direct current
planet that is named after the greek god who personified the sky - CORRECT ANSWER Uranus
the largest planet in the solar system is - CORRECT ANSWER Jupiter
the chemical process in which electrons are removed from a molecule is called - CORRECT ANSWER oxidation
the intestines are part of the - CORRECT ANSWER digestive system
Joints that hold bones firmly together are called - CORRECT ANSWER fixed joints
the atmosphere of mars is composed mostly of - CORRECT ANSWER carbon dioxide
Tim promised to meet us at the APEX. - CORRECT ANSWER top
the exchange student was PROFICENT in french, german and english - CORRECT ANSWER adept
the COMMODITY was sold - CORRECT ANSWER product
Bob found the peaches to be extremely succulent. - CORRECT ANSWER juicy
We commemorated our veterans during the ceremony - CORRECT ANSWER remembered
bore most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER to dig
a resistors first three color bands are brown, black, and red. What is its value? - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000
AC and DC in electrical field stand for - CORRECT ANSWER alternating current and direct current
Changing AC to DC is called what? - CORRECT ANSWER rectification
current means - CORRECT ANSWER the flow of electrons
a good tool for spreading and shaping mortar would be a - CORRECT ANSWER trowel
a meter consists of - CORRECT ANSWER 100 centimeters
one light year is - CORRECT ANSWER the distance traveled by light in one year
electrons are particles that are - CORRECT ANSWER negatively charged
the asteroid belt is located - CORRECT ANSWER Between Mars and Jupiter
the atomic number of an atom is determined by - CORRECT ANSWER number of protons
the "control center" of a cell is called the - CORRECT ANSWER nucleus
how many planets in the solar system have rings ? - CORRECT ANSWER four
the temperature at which a substances solid and liquid states exist in equilibrium is its - CORRECT ANSWER melting point
Not counting the sun, the closest star to the Earth is - CORRECT ANSWER proxima centauri
Assimilate most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER absorb
Brittle most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER fragile
Datum most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER in fact
mary went to the store and bought peanuts GAlORE. - CORRECT ANSWER abundant
i ran HEADLONG into the fight - CORRECT ANSWER recklessly
Frugal most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER economical
the word most opposite in meaning to stimulate is - CORRECT ANSWER to arrest
Illicit most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER unlawful
Vacate most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER to leave
the sergeant gave their REASONED opinion - CORRECT ANSWER logical
Tacit most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER understood
the brass was not BURNISHED - CORRECT ANSWER polished
your motives were contrived - CORRECT ANSWER premeditated
Supplicate most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER to beg
the word most opposite in meaning to hypocrisy is - CORRECT ANSWER honesty
the army soldiers were ordered to immediate garrison duty - CORRECT ANSWER fort
Domicile most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER home
abrogate most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER to abolish
compensation most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER commission
they gave a brusque account of the events. - CORRECT ANSWER abrupt
the vote resulted in the demise of the proposed new law - CORRECT ANSWER death
That custom still -prevails-. - CORRECT ANSWER persists
defray most nearly - CORRECT ANSWER pay
chasm most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER abyss
emblem most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER symbol
ohm's law states - CORRECT ANSWER voltage (volts) = current (amps) x resistance (ohms)
Voltage can also be expressed as - CORRECT ANSWER electrical potential difference
made from a varierty of materials, such as carbon, this inhibits the flow of current - CORRECT ANSWER resistor
diode - CORRECT ANSWER Allows current to flow in only one direction
Radar can operate at frequencies as high as - CORRECT ANSWER 100,000 Megahertz [MHz]
BTU stands for - CORRECT ANSWER British Thermal Unit
a device that transforms energy from one form to another is called - CORRECT ANSWER transducer
the device that converts an automobiles mechanical energy to electrical is called - CORRECT ANSWER alternator
the crankshaft typically connects to a - CORRECT ANSWER flywheel
a good tool to cut intricate shapes in wood would be a - CORRECT ANSWER coping saw
Plumb-bobs are used to - CORRECT ANSWER Check vertical reference
Rebar is used to - CORRECT ANSWER Reinforce concrete
Detest most nearly means - CORRECT ANSWER hate [Show Less]