1.3.1 - Worm and Nut
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of a steering system?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you turn the steering wheel.
What is the difference between manual and power steering?
💡 Hint: Consider how much effort you would need to turn the wheel without help.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of steering mechanism uses a worm gear?
💡 Hint: Think about the gear types discussed in class.
True or False: Power steering systems do not require any physical effort from the driver.
💡 Hint: Consider how power steering helps but doesn't eliminate effort.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a simplified model of a Worm and Nut steering mechanism. What materials would you use, and how would it demonstrate the principle of converting rotational to linear motion?
💡 Hint: Consider basic engineering principles that illustrate how forces translate into movement.
Evaluate the effectiveness of manual steering vs. power steering in a driving simulation involving sharp turns and rapid stops. What outcomes would you expect?
💡 Hint: Think about how much effort is needed in both systems during challenging driving scenarios.
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