Chap. 9 - Natural Laws and Car Control

Front

What force pulls objects toward the center of the earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the energy a moving object possesses?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

When driving uphill, your vehicle works: With the force of gravity, Against the force of gravity, With centrifugal force, Against inertia

Back

Against the force of gravity

Front

The center of gravity of a vehicle is:

Back

The point where all weight is evenly balanced

Front

As a vehicle's speed increases, its energy of motion:

Back

Increases

Front

When a vehicle's speed triples, how much more distance does it need to stop?

Back

About nine times the distance

Front

The gripping action that keeps a tire from slipping on the roadway is called:

Back

Traction

Front

When slowing for a turn, some traction is used to slow, and some is:

Back

Used to turn

Front

What are the most important parts of the control system? Options: Brakes, Steering wheel and column, Four tires, Accelerator and clutch

Back

Four tires

Front

Good shock absorbers:

Back

Help create traction