Mechanical science Questions

Define specific heat capacity

Distinguish between the following with reference with machines i. the principle of work ii. limiting efficiency

Distinguish between absolute pressure and gauge pressure

define the following terms i. work ii. energy iii. power

state the principle of conservation of energy

Distinguish between principle of moments and moment of a couple as applied to co-planar forces

Differentiate between a flywheel and a speed governor

define the following terms as applied  to circular motion i. angular velocity ii. centripetal force iii. centrifugal force

describe the following characteristics of governors i sensitivity, ii. stability, ii. isochronous

state three conditions for an ideal heat engine to achieve the Carnot cycle efficiency