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Brakes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hydraulics uses what as its non-compressible medium

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Oil

d)

Grass

2.

Which statement is correct

a)

The braking system amplifies the pressure exerted by the drivers foot

b)

The braking system decreases the pressure exerted by the drivers foot

c)

The braking system equalises the pressure exerted by the drivers foot

d)

The drivers foot had no direct correlation to the pressure on the braking system

3.

What is mechanical advantage

a)

a robot at a rugby match

b)

what a mechanic has over the DIY’er

c)

Decreased effort due to the introduction of mechanics

d)

A system filled with oil

4.

Is there any mechanical advantage with this picture

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Not sure

5.

What is the MA co-efficient of the above

a)

2

b)

4.9

c)

6

d)

3

6.

This is the equation for

a)

Ratio co-efficient

b)

Rocket co-efficient

c)

Sliding co-efficient

d)

Friction co-efficient

7.

What is friction

a)

Microscopic peaks and troughs on surfaces interacting with one another

b)

The ability to move two surfaces together with force

c)

The resistance between two or more objects in contact

d)

All the above

8.

If the friction co-efficient is 0.9 is it

a)

increased force needed to move

b)

decreased force needed to move

c)

No moving relationship

d)

exerts the same force

9.

If the pivot ratio of the foot pedal is 3:1 and the brake cylinder 2 times bigger than the pedal cylinder and 10N is applied to the pedal then the braking pressure is

a)

120N

b)

60N

c)

10N

d)

240N

10.

Which of the following is not a brake drum component

a)

Shoes

b)

Drum

c)

Pads

d)

brake cylinder