Shannon Aerospace Multiple Choice Examination

Date: 15 June 1999 LONG FORM EXAMINER'S SOLUTION PAPER Module 2 . 1 . 1 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20039 Q 1 Which of the following is true ?
(a) (b) (c)

Solids, liquids and gases flow. Gases and liquids flow. Gases have very strong attractive forces between molecules. X

Module 2 . 1 . 1 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20032 Q 2 Define what a molecule is.

(a) (b) (c)

It is the smallest particle of any element or compound, which can have a separate existence and still retain the distinctive property of that element or compound. It is the largest particle of any element or compound, which can have a separate existence and still retain the distinctive property of that element or compound. Any two atoms.

Module 2 . 1 . 1 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20033 Q 3 Temperature is a measure of: (a) (b) (c)

energy. a substance's state. molecular activity. X

Module 2 . 1 . 1 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20034 Q 4 An example of an element is: (a) (b) (c)

iron. water. salt & pepper.

Module 2 . 1 . 1 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20038 Q 5 An element is a substance in which every atom is: (a) (b) (c)

chemically combined. identical. different. X

Module 2 . 2 . 1 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20006 Q 6 A change in either the magnitude or the direction of motion is termed: (a) (b) (c)

acceleration. speed. relative displacement.

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Module 2 . 2 . 1 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20047 Q 7 The point that a rigid bar turns on a fixed axis is the: (a) (b) (c)

lever. fulcrum. moment. X

Module 2 . 2 . 1 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20045 Q 8 Force is measured in: (a) (b) (c)

kilogrammes. newton metres. newtons. Level 1 Internal Question ID 20043 X X

Module 2 .2 . 1 Q 9 A force is: (a) (b) (c)

a push or pull. invisible. a scalar quantity. 1 Internal Question ID 20001

Module 2 . 2 . 1 Level Q 10 Pressure is equal to: (a) (b) (c)

Force x Area. Force / Area. Force x Distance. X

Module 2 . 2 . 2 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20249 Q 11 Acceleration is related to: (a) (b) (c)

change in velocity. mass. speed.

Module 2 . 2 . 2 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20248 Q 12 Velocity is related to: (a) (b) (c)

speed only. direction only. speed and direction. X

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Module 2 . 2 . 2 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20251 Q 13 The unit for acceleration is: (a) (b) (c)

m/s. m/s. ms. Level 1 Internal Question ID 20250 X

Module 2 .2 . 2 Q 14 "g" is: (a) (b) (c)

the acceleration of any body. acceleration due to gravity on the earth. 8.91 m/s. X

Module 2 . 2 . 2 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20247 Q 15 Speed is a measure of: (a) (b) (c)

movement. time. distance with time. 1 Internal Question ID 20252 X

Module 2 . 2 . 3 Level Q 16 Mass is the: (a) (b) (c)

density of something. quantity of matter in an object. volume of an object. X

Module 2 . 2 . 3 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20255 Q 17 The formula for kinetic energy is: (a) (b) (c)

hmg. g. mv. X

Module 2 . 2 . 3 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20253 Q 18 The weight of an object: (a) (b) (c)

varies with gravitational pull. is the same on the earth as the moon. is constant.

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Module 2 . 2 . 3 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20254 Q 19 The formula for potential energy is: (a) (b) (c)

mv. hmg. g. X

Module 2 . 2 . 4 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20122 Q 20 Calculate the acceleration of a sports car if it has a mass of 750Kg and the engine gives a force of 7000N.
(a) (b) (c)

0.1 m/s. 9.3 m/s. 5250 KJ. X

Module 2 . 2 . 4 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20141 Q 21 Increasing the total contact area between 2 sliding objects without change in weight: (a) (b) (c)

increases friction. decreases friction. has no effect on friction. X

Module 2 . 2 . 4 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20134 Q 22 The units of the coefficient of friction are: (a) (b) (c)

N. N/M. none. X

Module 2 . 2 . 4 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20124 Q 23 The Law of Conservation of Motion states: (a) (b) (c)

momentum = mv. total momentum before impact = total momentum after impact. energy cannot be created or destroyed. X

Module 2 . 2 . 4 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20133 Q 24 Friction can be described as: (a) (b) (c)

energy. work. a force. X

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Module 2 . 2 . 5 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20144 Q 25 If the mass of 1m of copper is 8.9 tonnes, what is its density ?
(a) (b) (c)

0.11 Kg/m. 8.9 Kg/m. 8900 Kg/m. X

Module 2 . 2 . 5 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20148 Q 26 To calculate the Relative Density, which of the following is required ?
(a) (b) (c)

density of a material density of water. density of water density of a material. density of a material x density of water.

Module 2 . 2 . 5 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20150 Q 27 A helium airship floats because: (a) (b) (c)

the helium is heated. helium is far lighter than air. helium is a flammable gas. X

Module 2 . 2 . 5 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20149 Q 28 What principle does a hydrometer use ?
(a) (b) (c)

Gravity. Viscosity. Archimedes. 1 Internal Question ID 20266 X

Module 2 . 2 . 6 Level Q 29 Super sonic velocity is: (a) (b) (c)

low velocity. high velocity. high noise level. X

Module 2 . 2 . 6 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20265 Q 30 Lift in aeroplanes is caused by: (a) (b) (c)

variation of pressure in airflow over the wings. weaker gravity at height. low friction materials.

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Module 2 . 2 . 6 Level Q 31 Pneumatics use: (a) (b) (c)

1 Internal Question ID 20264

solids. liquids. gases. X

Module 2 . 2 . 6 Level 1 Internal Question ID 20267 Q 32 In a hydraulic system, pressure is transmitted: (a) (b) (c)

efficiently. inefficiently. slowly. 1 Internal Question ID 20263

Module 2 . 2 . 6 Level Q 33 Hydraulics use: (a) (b) (c)

solids. liquids. gases. X

Module 2 . 3 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20209 Q 34 What is the value of absolute zero ?
(a) (b) (c)

0C. 0 K. 273C. X

Module 2 . 3 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20205 Q 35 A thermometer measures: (a) (b) (c)

temperature. heat. energy.

Module 2 . 3 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20207 Q 36 What is 73C in Kelvin ?

(a) (b) (c)

200K. 273K. 346K. X

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Module 2 . 3 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20208 Q 37 What is 100C in Fahrenheit ?

(a) (b) (c)

56F. 180F. 212F Level 2 Internal Question ID 20203 X

Module 2 .3 . 1 Q 38 Heat is: (a) (b) (c)

hotness or coldness. a form of energy. temperature. X

Module 2 . 3 . 2 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20246 Q 39 Why are heat pumps NOT used in domestic heating ?
(a) (b) (c)

It's not technically possible. Because fossil fuel is cheaper than electricity. Because they are environmentally friendly. X

Module 2 . 3 . 2 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20225 Q 40 Convection occurs in: (a) (b) (c)

solids only. fluids only. gases only. X

Module 2 . 3 . 2 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20215 Q 41 The specific heat of water is: (a) (b) (c)

1. 100C. 4190 J/Kg/C.

Module 2 . 3 . 2 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20210 Q 42 What properties are the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales based on ?
(a) (b) (c)

Freezing point of salt water. Boiling point of salt water. Freezing point of water. X

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Module 2 . 3 . 2 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20020 Q 43 Charles' Law relates a change in volume of a mass of gas to a change in: (a) (b) (c)

density. temperature. pressure. X

Module 2 . 3 . 2 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20214 Q 44 Specific heat gives a ratio of specific heat capacity relative to: (a) (b) (c)

water. air. vacuum.

Module 2 . 4 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20183 Q 45 When light passes into a denser medium, it tends to: (a) (b) (c)

bend towards the normal. bend away from the normal. be reflected back.

Module 2 . 4 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20188 Q 46 What is the refractive index of Perspex if i=25 and r=17 ?
(a) (b) (c)

0.69. 1.45. 1.47. 2 Internal Question ID 20182 X

Module 2 . 4 . 1 Level Q 47 Refraction is: (a) (b) (c)

a heat process. when the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. when light changes direction when passing from one medium to another. X

Module 2 . 5 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20201 Q 48 Velocity of a wave is: (a) (b) (c)

frequency / wavelength. frequency x wavelength. wavelength / frequency. X

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Module 2 . 5 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20200 Q 49 The pitch of a note is related to: (a) (b) (c)

frequency. amplitude. velocity.

Module 2 . 5 . 1 Level 2 Internal Question ID 20197 Q 50 The periodic time is the time taken for the wave to travel the distance of: (a) (b) (c)

a quarter of a wavelength. a half a wavelength. one wavelength. X

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