Engineering Trivia Quiz - May 31st, 2010
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This Weeks Engineering Trivia Quiz Questions
- How many litres in an "Oil Barrel" a) 183.4597 b) 205.6821 c) 158.9873
- What geometric word is derived from the Greek words for across an angle
- What is the connection between Hon Hai Precision and Apple
- What name is given to a measuring instrument which has 2 vertical glass bulbs, one of which is filled with a granular free lowing substance
- NaoH is the chemical symbol for what
- Beginning with the letter "D", what name is given to an electrical power generator which produces direct current with the use of a commutator
- Ford's Mercury brand was created by Edsel Ford in which year a) 1937 b) 1939 c) 1941 d) 1943
- The USAF's X-51A Waverider has set a new record for hypersonic flight at Mach what
- MDF is an engineered wood product, what does MDF stand for
- What is the name of the joining method typically used in woodwork, where a male square or rectangle is fitted into a female matching aperture
Bonus Question What am I I have been used since ancient times I am a tool with a cutting edge I am used for carving or cutting hard materials I am generally forced into the material, in order to cut it away The force may be applied manually or by machine My blade can be many different shapes Typical types of me include, butt, carving, corner, bevel edge, mortise, paring, skew, dovetail Hold down the left mouse button and drag below - to reveal the answer1) c) 158.9873 litres 2) Diagonal 3) Foxconn which makes the Apple iPhone is part of Hon Hai Precision, the worlds largest manufacturer of consumer electronics 4) hourglass, sandglass, sand timer, sand clock, egg timer - take your pick 5) Sodium Hydroxide 6) Dynamo 7) b) 1939 8) Mach 6 9) Medium-density fiberboard 10) Mortise and Tenon Joint
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Monday 31 May, 2010 07:12 AM |