2.1 - Understanding Performance Charts
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Practice Questions
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What happens to air density at higher altitudes?
💡 Hint: Think about how this affects breathing.
What is a turbocharger?
💡 Hint: It helps engines perform better at high altitude.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main effect of altitude on engine performance?
💡 Hint: Think about how the air feels when you climb a mountain.
True or False: Performance charts can help predict the speed of machinery based on resistance.
💡 Hint: Consider how graphs help convey information visually.
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Challenge Problems
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You have a bulldozer operating at a site one mile above sea level. Explain how you would determine if an increase in machinery is needed due to altitude.
💡 Hint: Consider how altitude affects engine specifications and rimpull.
Given a scenario to operate a loader at 10,000 feet, what calculations and adjustments might you need to make?
💡 Hint: Think about the equipment adjustments necessary at differing elevations.
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