All Categories MCQs
Topic Notes: All Categories
General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
48931
What does the Italian term 'Prima Donna' refer to?
Answer:
A very temperamental person with an inflated view of their own talent
Literally 'First Lady', it originally referred to the leading female singer in an opera but now refers to a vain or temperamental person.
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What does the Spanish word 'Aficionado' mean?
Answer:
A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity
An aficionado is a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity (a fan).
48933
What does the Italian phrase 'Al fresco' mean?
Answer:
In the open air / Outdoors
In English, 'al fresco' refers to dining outside or in the open air. (Note: In Italian, it can strictly mean 'in the cool' or slang for 'in prison', but in English, it is exclusively 'outdoors').
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What is a 'Fastener'?
Answer:
A hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together
A fastener is a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples include bolts, screws, and nails.
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What is 'Dynamics'?
Answer:
Study of motion and the forces that cause it
Dynamics is a branch of applied mathematics (specifically classical mechanics) concerned with the study of forces and torques and their effect on motion.
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What is 'Kinematics'?
Answer:
Study of motion without considering the forces that cause it
Kinematics describes the motion of points, bodies (objects), and systems of bodies (groups of objects) without considering the forces that cause them to move.
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What is a 'Coupling'?
Answer:
A device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power
A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power.
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What is 'Pneumatics'?
Answer:
Use of pressurized gas/air to transmit power
Pneumatics is a branch of engineering that makes use of gas or pressurized air.
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What is 'Hydraulics'?
Answer:
Use of pressurized liquid to transmit power
Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
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What is a 'Pump'?
Answer:
A device to move fluids (liquids or gases) by mechanical action
A pump is a device that moves fluids (liquids or gases), or sometimes slurries, by mechanical action.