1.10 - Pillars (A, B, C)
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a body shell?
💡 Hint: Think about what surrounds and protects the car internals.
What do A, B, and C pillars do?
💡 Hint: Recall their positions: A at the front, B in the middle, and C at the back.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the role of the transmission system?
💡 Hint: Remember what the engine use to move the vehicle.
True or False: The B pillar is solely for aesthetic purposes.
💡 Hint: Consider how the door functions.
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Challenge Problems
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After a rear-end collision, it was reported that a vehicle's B pillar was slightly bent. Discuss the potential implications of this for the vehicle's safety and how it could affect crashworthiness.
💡 Hint: Think about how the design must hold up in an accident.
A vehicle's transmission has been reported to malfunction while shifting gears. What could be some potential causes, and how might these affect performance?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between power supply and torque management.
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