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Engineering Trivia Quiz - Oct 4, 2010

 
This Weeks Trivia Quiz Questions
  1. Garmin is famous for what type of technology
  2. What is the capital of Chile
  3. Latitude is an angular measurement in degrees, what is the angle at the equator
  4. What name is given to a cutting tool which typically has long handles and short blades, with compound hinges to maximize leverage  and cutting force
  5. Beginning with the letter "M", what is the general name for the substance of which all physical objects are made. Typically, this includes atoms  and other particles  which have mass . A common definition is as anything that has mass  and occupies volume
  6. Mainly used for surveying, what is the name of the precision instrument which is used for measuring angles in the horizontal and vertical planes
  7. Heinrich Rudolf Hertz the German physicist famous for his work with VHF and UHF radio waves was born in which country
  8. What two word name is used to describe residue (which may be in different physical states such as gas, liquid or solid) which poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment
  9. What word beginning with the letter "F" is used to describe how easily something will burn or ignite, causing fire  or combustion
  10. Malware is short for what


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1) Global Positioning Systems  (GPS)  2) Santiago  3) 0 degrees  4) Bolt Cutter (we will also accept Bolt Cropper)  5) Matter  6) Theodolite  7) Germany  8) Hazardous Waste  9) Flammable  10) Malicious Software

Monday 4 October, 2010 10:15 AM
 
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