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Which type of system uses liquids such as oil and water to perform work processes?
Which type of system uses liquids such as oil and water to perform work processes?
- Hydraulic system (correct)
- Pneumatic system
- Inert gas system
- Electrical system
Why is air the most usual gas used in pneumatic systems?
Why is air the most usual gas used in pneumatic systems?
- It is compressible (correct)
- It is safer in explosive environments
- It is cheaper than other gases
- It is generated on board
What is one of the main differences between pneumatic and hydraulic systems?
What is one of the main differences between pneumatic and hydraulic systems?
- Air is compressible in pneumatics (correct)
- Hydraulics are compressible
- Air is used in hydraulics
- Pneumatics are closed systems
Which type of actuation can be used in the controls of pneumatic systems based on the text?
Which type of actuation can be used in the controls of pneumatic systems based on the text?
What contributes to the low inertia effect of pneumatic components according to the text?
What contributes to the low inertia effect of pneumatic components according to the text?
What is a significant disadvantage of pneumatic systems mentioned in the text?
What is a significant disadvantage of pneumatic systems mentioned in the text?
Which component is responsible for reducing the temperature of compressed air in a pneumatic system?
Which component is responsible for reducing the temperature of compressed air in a pneumatic system?
In pneumatic systems, what is the role of control valves?
In pneumatic systems, what is the role of control valves?
What is a common application of pneumatic systems mentioned in the text?
What is a common application of pneumatic systems mentioned in the text?
Which aspect makes pneumatic systems unsuitable for high force applications, according to the text?
Which aspect makes pneumatic systems unsuitable for high force applications, according to the text?
