Automotive Engineering Quiz

What is the purpose of a differential gear train in a car?

• To reduce wear on the tires

• To rotate the wheels at the same speed

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To divide the power between the two rear wheels

Where are differential gear trains usually located in a rear wheel drive car?

• At the rear of the car

• At the front of the car

• Between the front two wheels

• Between the back two wheels

What happens to the rear wheels of a car when it turns?

• They need to rotate at different speeds

• They rotate at the same speed

• They stop rotating

• They rotate in the opposite direction

What is the purpose of the main housing in a rear differential?

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To reduce wear on the tires

• To surround all the internal components

• To retain oil within the housing

What is the ratio of the ring gear to the pinion gear in a differential?

• 1 to 1

• 3.9 to 1

• 2 to 1

• 5 to 1

What is the purpose of the spider gears in a differential?

• To reduce wear on the tires

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To distribute the forces evenly

• To rotate the wheels at the same speed

What happens to the wheels of a car when it turns right?

• The left wheel rotates faster and the right wheel slows down

• The wheels stop rotating

• The right wheel rotates faster and the left wheel slows down

• Both wheels rotate at the same speed

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What is the purpose of a limited slip differential in a car?

• To reduce wear on the tires

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To limit the slip of the wheel with less friction

• To rotate the wheels at the same speed

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What is the function of the clutch pack in a limited slip differential?

• To temporarily lock the side gears so that they rotate at the same speed

• To rotate the wheels at the same speed

• To reduce wear on the tires

• To increase fuel efficiency

What happens to the power of the engine in a limited slip differential when the car travels across a slippery surface?

• It is reduced

• It is increased

• It is only distributed to one wheel

• It is distributed to both wheels to provide traction