An iron sphere with a mass of 1.5 kg hangs from a 15 cm long spring. If the spring constant is 0.75 N/m what is the period of oscillation when the sphere is pulled down and released?
(A) 3.2 s
(B) 8.9 s
(C) 4.4 s
(D) 12.5 s
What the standard units used when using the Reynolds Number?
(A) ft/s2 (B) centipoise (C) kg/s (D) None
Correct Answer: D
If a process is considered to be internally reversible and adiabatic, what can the change in entropy be assumed to be?
(A) Entropy becomes Infinite (B) Entropy increases (C) Entropy decreases (D) Entropy does not change
Correct Answer: D
How much torque can be applied to a 6 inch outer diameter pipe that has a wall thickness of 0.25 inches when the maximum shear stress is 20,000 psi?
(A)23,400 in lbs (B) 250,000 in lbs (C) 37,400 in lbs (D) 30,000 in lbs
Correct Answer: B
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You must choose between four pieces of comparable equipment based on the costs and salvage values given below. All four pieces have a life of 8 years.
The discount rate is 12%. Ignore taxes. The two most preferable projects and the approximate difference between their present worth values based on least cost are:
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