Exam 3: Basic Theories and Math

The process that increases the hardness of the outer surfaces of steel while leaving the core relatively soft is called ______.

Which automotive component converts mechanical energy to electrical energy?

Name five simple machines.

The strength of an electrostatic force is called ______.

Technician A says that frequency of a wave or vibration is the number of cycles per second. Technician B says the amplitude of a wave or vibration is the intensity or strength. Who is correct?

____________________ balance exists when the weight thrown to the sides of a tire is equal when the assembly is rotating.

How is an electromagnet constructed?

The starter motor in an automobile converts electrical energy to _____ energy.

What is the pH scale?

The change in atmospheric pressure is measured with a ____________________.

When an object is moving, it is said to be static.

____________________ is the study of the effects of air on a moving object.

All the following are types of heat transfer EXCEPT:

What is a decibel?

When two or more forces are applied to an object, the combined force is called the ______.

Oxygen exists as a single atom.