16 Questions
What is essential for describing a car?
Make and Model
Which type of car is the Hyundai Sonata?
Sedan
What is the force that opposes the motion of a vehicle on a slope?
Gradient resistance
What type of vehicle is the Nissan Pathfinder?
Crossover SUV
Which of the following factors does not affect wind or air resistance?
Weight of the vehicle
What is the term for the torque available at the contact between the road and driving wheel?
Tractive effort
What is the classification of a two-door and four-door automobile?
Sedan
Based on capacity, which of the following vehicles falls under the LMV category?
Cars
What is the primary factor considered when evaluating the economy of a car?
Fuel consumption
Which of the following materials is not commonly used for the frame of an automobile?
Wood
What is the term used to describe the amount of money you can get when selling your car?
Resale value
What is the primary function of a drive wheel in a motor vehicle?
To transmit force
What is the term used to describe the features of a car that are visible from the outside?
Exterior features
Which of the following is not a necessary factor when describing an automobile?
Fuel consumption
Why is Steel preferred over other materials for the frame of an automobile?
Due to its ability to absorb impact energy
What is the term used to describe the rate at which a car uses petrol or diesel?
Fuel consumption
Study Notes
Introduction to Cars
- The first automobile was built in 1769.
- Factors to consider when buying a car include design, solution, and friction.
Economy of Cars
- Fuel consumption is a factor that shows the economy of a car.
- Fuel consumption refers to the amount of petrol or diesel a car uses.
Frame of Automobile
- The material used for the frame of an automobile is steel.
- Steel is used for the frame because of its ability to absorb impact energy.
Catalytic Converter
- The material used for the cover of a catalytic converter is stainless steel.
Wheels of a Motor Vehicle
- A drive wheel is a wheel of a motor vehicle that transmits force.
Selling a Car
- Resale value is the amount of money you get when you sell your car.
Interior Features
- Interior features show items inside the car, including seats, airbags, and other features.
Description of an Automobile
- Necessary features for describing an automobile include make, model, and capacity.
- Type, capacity, and colour are not necessary for describing an automobile.
Types of Cars
- The Nissan Pathfinder is a Crossover SUV.
- The Audi A4 is a compact executive car.
Torque and Tractive Effort
- The torque available at the contact between the road and driving wheel is called tractive effort.
Forces Opposing Motion
- The force that opposes the motion of a vehicle is known as rolling resistance, gradient resistance, wind or air resistance, or a combination of these.
Wind or Air Resistance
- Wind or air resistance depends on the shape and size of the vehicle body, air velocity, speed of the vehicle, and other factors.
Gradient Resistance
- Gradient resistance for a vehicle depends on the weight of the vehicle, size of the vehicle, width of tyres, and other factors.
Types of Automobiles
- Two-door and four-door type automobiles are classified as sedans.
- Motorbikes fall under the Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) category based on capacity.
This quiz introduces the basics of cars, covering the history of automobiles, factors to consider when buying a car, and the economy of cars.
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