Practice - Types of Brakes
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Practice Questions
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What type of brakes use friction shoes against a rotating drum?
💡 Hint: Think about older vehicles.
What is the function of ABS?
💡 Hint: Remember it enhances control.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main principle of how brakes function?
💡 Hint: Think about how stopping a car involves energy transformation.
True or False: Drum brakes are more common in modern vehicles than disc brakes.
💡 Hint: Remember what you learned about heat dissipation.
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Challenge Problems
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If a vehicle with hydraulic brakes is converted to mechanical brakes, what potential issues may arise in terms of performance?
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits hydraulic systems provide through fluid dynamics.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of electric brakes compared to traditional braking systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how energy sources impact brake performance.
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