10 Questions
Who received the first official patent for a system that modulated braking power?
Karl Wassel
Which pioneer experimented with systems that modulated hydraulic braking pressure on aircraft brakes?
Gabriel Voisin
Which pioneer never developed a working product despite having a similar patent to Karl Wassel's?
Robert Bosch
What is the term used to describe when a wheel moves more than the longitudinal distance traveled by the vehicle?
Slip
What is the term used to describe when a vehicle travels more than the circumference distance of a wheel?
Skid
Which pioneer received the first official patent for a system that modulated braking power?
None of the above
What was the purpose of Gabriel Voisin's system that modulated hydraulic braking pressure on aircraft brakes?
To reduce the risk of tire slippage
Who developed a similar patent to Karl Wassel's system for modulating braking power?
Robert Bosch
What term is used to describe when a vehicle still moves even when the driver applies the brake?
Skid
What term is used to describe when a wheel moves more than the longitudinal distance traveled by the vehicle?
Slip
Test your knowledge on the history of ABS systems in aviation with this quiz! Explore the pioneering work of Gabriel Voisin and his experiments with hydraulic braking pressure modulation to prevent tire slippage. Challenge yourself with questions on the first recognition of ABS systems and their importance in aircraft safety.
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