7 - Gearboxes and Transmission Types
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Practice Questions
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What does a manual gearbox allow the driver to do?
💡 Hint: Think about driver control.
What type of transmission shifts gears automatically?
💡 Hint: Consider the ease of driving.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of transmission requires manual shifting?
💡 Hint: Remember which type gives you control.
True or False: A CVT has fixed gear ratios.
💡 Hint: Think about how smooth acceleration is handled.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze and compare the fuel efficiency of vehicles using manual transmissions versus those using CVTs. What factors contribute to the differences?
💡 Hint: Consider how the transition between gears affects performance.
Design a simple scenario where you must decide which type of transmission would be best for a vehicle used in a city versus one used for performance racing. Justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Think about the driving conditions and required engagement levels.
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