How to Drive

What is the primary force that allows a car to move forward when driving?

• Friction between the tires and the road

• Gravity pulling the car forward

• Air resistance pushing the car

• Magnetic force from the Earth

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Which scientific principle explains why a car slows down when the brakes are applied?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Newton's Second Law of Motion

• Newton's Third Law of Motion

• Law of Conservation of Energy

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What is the role of the engine in a car?

• To convert chemical energy into mechanical energy

• To store electrical energy

• To reduce air resistance

• To increase the car's weight

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How does the transmission system in a car function?

• It changes the speed and torque of the wheels

• It stores fuel for the engine

• It controls the car's temperature

• It powers the car's lights

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What scientific concept is used to improve fuel efficiency in hybrid cars?

• Regenerative braking

• Increased air resistance

• Higher gravitational force

• Magnetic levitation

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Which of the following is a real-world application of Newton's First Law of Motion in driving?

• A car continues to move at a constant speed unless acted upon by an external force

• A car accelerates when the driver presses the gas pedal

• A car changes direction when the steering wheel is turned

• A car's engine produces sound when running

What is the function of the catalytic converter in a car?

• To reduce harmful emissions

• To increase engine power

• To store fuel

• To cool the engine

How does air resistance affect a car's fuel efficiency?

• It decreases fuel efficiency by increasing drag

• It increases fuel efficiency by reducing drag

• It has no effect on fuel efficiency

• It only affects electric cars

What is the purpose of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) in cars?

• To prevent the wheels from locking during braking

• To increase the car's speed

• To reduce the car's weight

• To improve the car's aerodynamics

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Which scientific principle is applied in the design of airbags in cars?

• Newton's Second Law of Motion

• Law of Conservation of Momentum

• Archimedes' Principle

• Pascal's Law

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