Exploring Suspension Systems and Their Impact on Driving

What is the primary job of a car's suspension?

• To increase the car's speed

• To make the car look more appealing

• To reduce fuel consumption

• To maximize friction between the tires and the road

What phenomenon occurs when the weight of a car shifts from the rear to the front tires during braking?

• Pitch

• Roll

• Dive

• Squat

Which component is NOT part of a vehicle's suspension system?

• Transmission

• Springs

• Anti-sway bars

• Dampers

What is the purpose of anti-sway bars in a vehicle's suspension?

• To enhance the vehicle's aesthetics

• To provide additional stability

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To reduce the vehicle's weight

What type of spring is most commonly used in vehicles?

• Rubber springs

• Leaf springs

• Torsion bars

• Coil springs

Which suspension component is directly responsible for absorbing vibrations?

• Anti-sway bars

• Dampers

• Springs

• Wheels

What is unsprung mass?

• The mass of the vehicle's engine

• The total weight of the vehicle

• The mass of components not supported by springs

• The weight of the vehicle's body

What is NOT a type of 'suspension' humorously mentioned?

• Suspension in a vehicle

• Suspension in time

• Suspension of disbelief

• Suspension from work

What does a shock absorber convert kinetic energy into?

• Electrical energy

• Heat energy

• Potential energy

• Chemical energy

What is a unique feature of the MacPherson strut?

• It increases fuel consumption

• It reduces the vehicle's speed

• It is only used in rear suspensions

• It combines a shock absorber and a coil spring