Practice Case Study: Hydraulic Brakes (4.3) - Chapter 3 : Force and Pressure
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Case Study: Hydraulic Brakes

Practice - Case Study: Hydraulic Brakes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the role of hydraulic fluid in hydraulic brakes?

💡 Hint: Think about how pressure works in fluids.

Question 2 Easy

What happens when you press the brake pedal?

💡 Hint: Consider the basic mechanics of pushing something.

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Question 1

What principle do hydraulic brakes primarily rely on?

Friction
Gravity
Pressure

💡 Hint: Consider the role of fluids in the braking system.

Question 2

True or False: Hydraulic brakes can create larger stopping forces with less applied force.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how much pressure is transferred through the fluid.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hydraulic braking system for a bicycle including necessary components. Explain how force is multiplied and the expected benefits.

💡 Hint: Consider how bikes differ from cars.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how changing the diameter of the hydraulic line affects brake performance. What would happen if the diameter decreases?

💡 Hint: Think about how pressure and flow rate interact.

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