Automotive Safety

True or False: The electrolyte in a car battery can burn the skin.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The sulfuric acid can cure severe burns. Use a base, like baking soda, to neutralize it.

What is the primary purpose of crumple zones in vehicles?

• To increase the speed of the vehicle

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To absorb impact energy during a collision

• To enhance the vehicle's aerodynamics

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Which of the following safety features is designed to prevent the wheels from locking during braking?

• Airbags

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

• Traction Control System

• Electronic Stability Control

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True or False: Seat belts are designed to stretch slightly during a collision to reduce the impact force on the body.

• True

• False

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What scientific principle is primarily utilized in the design of airbags?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Pascal's Principle

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Boyle's Law

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Which material is commonly used in the construction of car bumpers to absorb impact?

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Plastic

• Carbon Fiber

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What is the role of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) in automotive safety?

• To increase engine power

• To maintain vehicle control during skidding

• To enhance fuel efficiency

• To improve tire traction on dry roads

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Which of the following is a real-world application of Newton's Third Law of Motion in automotive safety?

• Airbags deploying in a crash

• Seat belts restraining passengers

• Crumple zones absorbing impact

• Traction control systems

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What is the main function of a car's traction control system?

• To prevent wheel spin during acceleration

• To reduce fuel consumption

• To enhance braking performance

• To improve steering response

Which of the following experiments can demonstrate the effectiveness of seat belts?

• Dropping an egg without protection

• Using a pendulum to simulate a crash

• Rolling a toy car down a ramp

• Swinging a ball on a string

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