Hydrokinetic Drives Quiz

What are the two main types of hydrokinetic drives used between the engine and gearbox?

• Fluid flywheel and torque converter

• Gearbox and differential

• Clutch and brake

• Axle and shaft

What is the main function of a fluid flywheel?

• To increase torque

• To connect the engine to the wheels

• To transmit kinetic energy between the engine and gearbox

• To reduce engine noise

What are the two main components of a fluid flywheel?

• Crankshaft and gearbox

• Impeller and turbine

• Axle and differential

• Clutch and brake

How does the fluid in a fluid flywheel move as the impeller rotates?

• Inwards by gravitational force

• Outwards by centrifugal force

• In a straight line

• In a circular motion

What happens to the speed of the fluid at low engine speeds in a fluid flywheel?

• It increases

• It remains constant

• It decreases

• It fluctuates

What is the approximate maximum efficiency of a fluid flywheel?

• 50%

• 75%

• 98%

• 100%

What is the main difference between a fluid flywheel and a torque converter?

• The torque converter can increase torque

• The fluid flywheel is smaller

• The torque converter is less efficient

• The fluid flywheel is more complex

What additional component does a torque converter have compared to a fluid flywheel?

• A stator

• A differential

• A clutch pedal

• A gearbox

What is the purpose of the vanes on the impeller in a torque converter?

• To decrease fluid velocity

• To increase fluid velocity

• To stop fluid flow

• To change fluid color

How are the vanes on the turbine in a torque converter shaped?

• Radial and straight

• Curved and fewer than on the impeller

• Flat and wide

• Circular and dense