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Pulley
How a simple wheel and rope changed the course of engineering and construction
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What is the primary advantage of using multiple pulleys in a block and tackle system?
It reduces the amount of force needed to lift a load by increasing the distance the rope is pulled.
It increases the speed at which the load is lifted without changing the force required.
It allows the load to be lifted without any force applied by the user.
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Rotary Motion
The paradox of motion: spinning objects have points that never move
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What remains stationary during rotary motion in three dimensions?
All points on the object
Points along the axis of rotation
The entire object moves without any fixed points
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Impact Force
Brief bursts of force cause more damage than prolonged pressure in collisions
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Why does a high force applied over a short time typically cause more damage than a lower force applied over a longer time?
Because rapid deceleration produces a larger peak force that stresses materials more intensely.
Because the total energy transferred is always greater with shorter impact times.
Because the force magnitude alone determines damage, regardless of duration.
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Force
Invisible pushes and pulls shape everything from atoms to galaxies
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Why is force considered a vector quantity in physics?
Because it has both magnitude and direction, affecting how objects move or deform.
Because it only changes the speed of an object, not its direction.
Because force is a scalar quantity representing energy alone.
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Rolling Resistance
Energy lost in rolling resistance shapes vehicle efficiency and tire design
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What is the primary cause of rolling resistance in a rolling wheel?
Frictional force between the wheel and surface
Air resistance acting on the wheel
Energy loss due to deformation of the wheel and surface
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Traction
Traction's invisible grip decides whether you race ahead or slip behind
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Why is traction essential for vehicles to move effectively without slipping?
Because it increases the speed of the vehicle regardless of surface conditions.
Because it reduces the weight of the vehicle to improve movement.
Because it provides the frictional force that prevents wheels from sliding on the surface.
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Mechanical Vibration
Vibrations can silently amplify to destructive forces, toppling structures unexpectedly
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What is a major risk when mechanical vibrations resonate at a structure's natural frequency?
The vibration amplitude can increase dramatically, potentially causing structural failure.
The vibrations will always cancel out and reduce stress on the structure.
Resonance causes vibrations to stop completely, stabilizing the structure.
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Joint Friction
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Specialized joints defy friction to keep shafts spinning smoothly at angles
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Contrary to popular belief, not all joints in mechanical systems suffer from significant friction that impedes their function. In fact, some specialized joints, like the constant-velocity joint, are engineered to minimize friction and maintain smooth...
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Traction
Traction’s invisible grip can mean the difference between control and catastrophe on the road
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Why is traction crucial for vehicle movement and control?
Because it increases the engine power directly to the wheels.
Because it reduces the weight of the vehicle to improve speed.
Because it provides the frictional force that prevents tires from slipping on the road surface.
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Friction
Friction’s dual role powers movement yet saps energy in every step we take
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Why is friction both beneficial and problematic in mechanical systems?
Because it only causes energy loss without any benefits
Because it enables control and movement but also causes energy loss and wear
Because it always prevents any kind of motion completely
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Cylinder Stress
Rotational symmetry in cylinder stress patterns simplifies complex engineering challenges
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Which stress component in a cylinder typically experiences the greatest force under internal pressure, influencing wall thickness design?
Radial stress
Axial stress
Hoop stress
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Mechanical Advantage
Machines multiply force by trading off movement, not by creating energy.
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What fundamental trade-off does mechanical advantage rely on to amplify force?
Creating additional energy to increase output force without any input effort.
Reducing both force and movement to achieve greater efficiency.
Increasing output force by increasing the distance over which the input force is applied.
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Mechanical Work
Energy's invisible currency: how forces pay the price of motion
10 Feb 2026
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Why does friction do negative work when an object moves across a surface?
Because friction force acts in the same direction as displacement, adding energy to the system.
Because friction force acts opposite to the direction of displacement, removing energy from the system.
Because friction force does not affect energy transfer during motion.
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Reference Point
Choosing a reference point changes everything about how we see motion and position
10 Feb 2026
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Why is selecting a reference point crucial when describing motion?
Because motion is always relative to a chosen point, and without it, position and movement cannot be meaningfully described.
Because motion can only be described relative to the Earth's surface.
Because objects move independently of any reference point and their motion is absolute.
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Gyroscope
Spinning wheels that anchor navigation by defying directional change
9 Feb 2026
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What fundamental physical principle allows a gyroscope to maintain its orientation despite external tilting?
Conservation of angular momentum
Magnetic attraction to Earth's poles
Gyroscopic anti-gravity effects
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Kinetic Energy
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Speed's hidden power: doubling velocity quadruples kinetic energy
8 Feb 2026
The moment an object starts moving, it gains kinetic energy, a dynamic force that powers everything from speeding cars to flowing rivers. Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses because of its motion, and...
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Kinetic Energy
The energy of motion can quadruple when speed doubles, making velocity a powerful force.
8 Feb 2026
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Why does doubling an object's speed result in quadrupling its kinetic energy?
Because kinetic energy increases linearly with speed.
Because kinetic energy is independent of velocity.
Because kinetic energy depends on the square of the velocity.
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Acceleration
The unseen force that dictates how quickly objects speed up or slow down
8 Feb 2026
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Why does a heavier object require more force to achieve the same acceleration as a lighter object?
Because acceleration is inversely proportional to mass, so more mass means less acceleration for the same force.
Because heavier objects have more friction, which reduces acceleration regardless of force.
Because acceleration depends only on the force applied, not on the object's mass.
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