Practice Brakes (2.4) - Free-Body Diagrams & Force Analysis - Machine Element and System Design
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of brakes?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you press the brake pedal.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of brake.

💡 Hint: These are common in vehicles.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of brakes?

Convert kinetic energy to potential
Stop or slow motion
Increase speed

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you press on the brake pedal.

Question 2

T/F: A shoe brake works by creating friction on a flat surface.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the shape of the surfaces involved.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A car weighing 1200 kg has a braking distance of 50 meters when the brakes are applied. Calculate the braking force required if the car was traveling at 25 m/s before braking.

💡 Hint: Remember the formulas for kinetic energy and work done.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how the choice of materials affects the heat management in braking systems and provide examples of different materials.

💡 Hint: Consider properties like thermal conductivity and heat capacity of the materials.

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