Technical
Medium
TC
Mechanical Reasoning (scales mtu)
Read the mechanism, work it out
cut-e's scales mtu: diagram-based mechanical questions in an even mix — belt and gear speeds/directions, spring force (F = k × x), torque (force × distance), see-saw moments, and pulley effort. The DLR (TVT) and COMPASS versions add applied physics.
Duration
~15 min
Length
Unlimited
Difficulty
Medium
This test is part of Pro.
What to expect
- Diagrams of gears, levers, pulleys and circuits.
- Multiple-choice questions on what happens next.
- Applied understanding — no formulas needed.
What it measures
- Mechanical reasoning
- Basic physics — forces, motion, pressure
- Reading simple diagrams
Instructions
- 1Trace the force or motion through the system.
- 2Meshing gears turn opposite ways; the bigger gear turns slower.
- 3Eliminate impossible options first.
Tips
- Sketch the direction of movement if it helps.
- Revise GCSE-level mechanics and electricity.
Format: Mechanical + physics MCQ · ~15 min