Bennett Mechanical practice
Mechanical reasoning questions with diagrams and worked answers.
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Balance a lever
What downward force on the right would keep the beam balanced?
The beam is weightless and pivots freely. Ignore friction.
Choose an answer to check it.
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What force balances this weightless lever?
Mixed mechanical drill
A short mix of mechanical topics. Submit each answer, then learn from its worked diagram before moving on.
What force balances this weightless lever?
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What force can the larger piston support?
Fluids & pressure
Hydraulics, buoyancy, water levels and flow.
Which way does heat flow through the rod?
Heat & temperature
Conduction, insulation, expansion and cooling.
What current flows in this circuit?
Electricity
Low-voltage circuits, switches and current paths.
What happens to the wavelength?
Waves & spatial reasoning
Light, sound, shapes and volume.
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Free worked example · Balance a lever
A weightless horizontal beam pivots freely on the triangular support. A 20 N downward force acts 1 m to the left of the pivot. A second downward force acts 2 m to its right. Ignore friction; the drawing is schematic.
What downward force on the right would keep the beam balanced?
This separate example is free and does not use a practice attempt.
About the Bennett test
Pearson’s Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test II (BMCT-II) is an online assessment of mechanical reasoning and spatial perception, with 55 illustrated questions in 25 minutes. It is used for roles including skilled trades, engineering, maintenance and production.
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