Torsion springs __________.
Answer(s): C
Torsion springs coil or uncoil and produce a twisting action, not a direct pull.
To move a 400-pound crate from the floor of a warehouse to the bed of a truck 4-feet off the ground, the most efficient device to use is a _______________.
Answer(s): B
To move a heavy object a few feet in height, the incline plane is the most efficient device (of those listed) to use.
Water in an engine can cause damage in winter weather because ____________ .
Water expands when it freezes, possibly damaging engine components.
The weight of the load is being carried on the backs of the two cats shown in the figure. Which cat is carrying the most weight?
Answer(s): A
The load is closer to Cat A, so he’s carrying the greater portion of the weight.
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