Section A : Circle the correct answer

1. The SI (Standard International) is based on the following units except

a) meter (m) b) kilogramme (kg)

c) Newton (N) d) second (s)

2. Pressure is defined as

a) force per unit mass b) force per unit volume

c) force per unit hour d) force per unit area

3. All matter and material is made up from elementary building blocks that is known
as

a) atom and molecules b) neutrons and protons

c) mass and weight d) nucleus and energy band

4. Temperature is a measure of the quantity of ________ possessed by a body or

substance

a) energy b) mass
c) molecules d) atoms

5. A moment is a _________ turning force, producing a turning effect

a) gravity force b) turning force

c) propulsive force d) external force

6. The force acting on a 10kg mass is 25N. The acceleration is

a) 0.4 m/s2 b) 25 m/s2

c) 4 m/s2 d) 2.5 m/s2

7. If the thrust produce by an aircraft’s engine exceed the drag, the aircraft will

a) accelerate b) decelerate
c) remain static d) slow down

8. The force resisting change in momentum is called

a) motion b) equilibrium
c) inertia d) out of balance force
9. “The quantity of motion of a body”. The given definition explain

a) momentum b) equilibrium
c) inertia d) out of balance force

10. “The point or axis about which rotation takes place”. The given definition explain

a) Moment arm b) resulting moment

c) fulcrum d) moment

11. If the distance traveled by a satellite from its gravitation source is doubled and the
satellite originally weighed 16000N, then its weight will be reduced to

a) 1200N b) 800N c) 400N d) 200N

12. A light aircraft is filled with 400 imperial gallons of aviation gasoline, give that a
litre of aviation gasoline equals to 0.22 imperial gallons. Determine the volume of
the aircraft fuel tanks in litre.

a) 88 litre b) 880 litre c) 8181 litre d) 1818 litre

13. The density of material made from cast iron is 7350 kg/m3. Its relative density is

a) 7.35 b) 73.5 c) 73500 d) 735

14. Below are ways to reduce friction except

a) use lubricating oil b) use rough surface

c) have the object rolled d) stream lining

15. “Is the shaping of an object, such as an aircraft body or wing in order to reduce
the amount of drag or resistance to motion through a stream of air”. The given
definition explain

a) streamline b) propulsive thrust

c) thermal expansion d) out of balance force

16. An object has a mass of 100 grams and a volume of 2 cubic meters. What is its
density?

a) 50 kg/m3 b) 5 kg/m3
c) 0.05 kg/m3 d) 0.5 kg/m3
17. Label the following simplified model of an atom

A =

B =

C =

D =
Section B : Write either TRUE (T) or FALSE (F) for the given statement

1. The increase in weight or load, will reduce the extension

of a spring. ( )

2. Static friction occurs when a body is all ready moving. ( )

3. Heat energy can not be stored but can only be transfer from
one body to another. ( )

4. Newton’s third law of motion state that to every action there is

an equal and opposite reaction. ( )

5.

F1 F2

F1 = F2

The given diagram above represents equilibrium forces in which

the object in the middle will remain static. ( )

6. Inverse square law state that, when a distance of a body is

doubled, The weight will be increase to a quarter from its
previous value. ( )

7. Convention is one method of transferring heat without using

any medium, thus heat can be passed on through empty
space (vacuum) ( )

8. Fluids which have high viscosity tend to have greater motion,

thus the fluid can slide easily. ( )

9. The process of combining 2 or more atoms to form a parent

material is called chemical bonding. ( )

10. The given diagram represents shear stress. ( )

Body Body
A A
F
Before force is After force is
applied applied
Section C

1. Define what is force? With illustration, state the characteristic of force.

2. a) Define what is propulsive thrust.

b) The mass airflow through a turbine engine is 400 kg/s. If the inlet velocity
is 10 m/s and the outlet velocity is 50m/s, what thrust is developed by the
engine?
3. A material which has a co-efficient of linear expansion valued at 17 X 10 -6 is
being subjected to heat measured at 200oC. Determine the length of the bar is
originally 40oC and 50.10m in length.

4. A space ship is launched from earth has a mass of 40000 kg. It is heading towards
the moon. Given that the gravitational acceleration on the moon is one sixth that
on earth. Calculate
The mass of the space ship on the moon
The weight of the space ship on the moon
The weight of the space ship on the earth.
5. Calculate and pin-point the Centre of Gravity of the aircraft.
Section C

1. a) Explain in detail the three methods by which heat can be transfer

b) Can heat travel from a cold to a hot body. Explain.

2. Calculate and pin-point the centre of gravity of the aircraft.

3. Based from the given diagram determine

a) The moment of the spanner when 50N of force is applied to it.

b) Type of moment.
c) The point or axis where by the rotation takes place.

4. A material which has a coefficient of linear expansion valued at 17 X 10 -6 is being

subjected to heat measured at 200oC. The increase in length of the bar is 0.1363.
Find the original temperature if the bar has an original length of 50.10m.
5. Define what is force. With illustration, state the characteristics of force.