Practice Brakes (2.8) - Anatomy of Machines and Design Considerations - Machine Element and System Design
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a brake?

💡 Hint: Think of what happens when you apply pressure.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of brake.

💡 Hint: Consider where you see brakes used often.

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Question 1

What do brakes primarily do?

Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy
Convert mechanical energy to heat energy
Convert electrical energy to mechanical energy

💡 Hint: Think about energy transformation in the braking process.

Question 2

True or False: Disc brakes push inward to create friction.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how the braking force is applied.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a braking system for an electric bike considering weight and speed. Justify your choice of the brake system.

💡 Hint: Think about where the bike will be used and its features.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a drum brake fails. What could be the potential consequences, and how might they be mitigated?

💡 Hint: Consider safety protocols in vehicle design and operation.

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