Mechanical science Questions

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

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

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

state the principle of conservation of energy

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

State the principle of moments

Distinguish between absolute pressure and gauge pressure

Define specific heat capacity

State Newton’s second law of motion

Differentiate between a flywheel and a speed governor