Starter Motor and Its Function Quiz

What is the function of the starter motor in a car?

• Controls the alternator

• Charges the battery

• Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

• Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

What is the purpose of the solenoid in the starter motor?

• To generate electricity

• To hold the piston in position

• To control the clutch

• To connect to the flywheel

What is the role of the overrunning clutch in the starter motor?

• To generate electricity

• To recharge the battery

• To lock the pinion gear into place

• To control the alternator

What happens when the ignition key is turned to start the car?

• The solenoid coil connects to the flywheel

• The solenoid coil is de-energized

• The solenoid coil generates a weak magnetic field

• The solenoid coil pulls the piston back

What is the purpose of the commutator plates in the starter motor?

• To connect the solenoid to the battery

• To generate an electromagnetic field

• To control the stator's magnetic field

• To reset the magnetic field of the rotor

What is the function of the rotor in the starter motor?

• To connect to the flywheel

• To rotate with the shaft

• To control the clutch

• To generate electricity

What is the purpose of the stator in the starter motor?

• To generate electricity

• To produce a magnetic field

• To hold the piston in position

• To reset the magnetic field of the rotor

What happens when the combustion engine starts to rotate the flywheel faster than the starter motor?

• The overrunning clutch disengages

• The pinion gear locks into place

• The rotor generates a weak magnetic field

• The solenoid coil is energized

What happens when the key is released after starting the car?

• The solenoid coil is energized

• The piston is released by the spring

• The rotor generates a weak magnetic field

• The overrunning clutch engages

What is the role of the alternator in the car after the engine starts?

• To recharge the battery

• To reset the magnetic field of the rotor

• To control the starter motor

• To generate electricity