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The force that opposes the motion of a vehicle is _______(a) Rolling resistance(b) Gradient resistance(c) Wind or air resistance(d) All of the mentionedI got this question in homework.This is a very interesting question from Performance of an Automobile topic in portion Introduction of Automobile Engineering

Answer» CORRECT answer is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: Rolling RESISTANCE, gradient resistance and air resistance all OPPOSE the MOTION of a vehicle.
52.

Sir Rudolf Diesel invented diesel engine in which year?(a) 1905(b) 1916(c) 1920(d) 1913The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.My question is taken from Introduction and History topic in chapter Introduction of Automobile Engineering

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The CORRECT option is (d) 1913

Explanation: DIESEL ENGINE was invented by RUDOLF Diesel in 1913.

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Onesiphare Pacqueur invented which one of these?(a) Gear box(b) Steering wheel(c) Differential(d) IC EngineThe question was asked in quiz.I would like to ask this question from Introduction and History in chapter Introduction of Automobile Engineering

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The CORRECT CHOICE is (c) DIFFERENTIAL

The explanation is: Onesiphare Pacqueur of France INVENTED the first differential.

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Wind or air resistance depends on which of the following factors?(a) Shape and size of vehicle body(b) Air velocity(c) Speed of vehicle(d) All of the mentionedThe question was posed to me in an internship interview.Asked question is from Performance of an Automobile topic in chapter Introduction of Automobile Engineering

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Correct option is (d) All of the MENTIONED

For EXPLANATION: Air RESISTANCE on a VEHICLE depends on all the above mentioned factors.

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Which of these is not a power loss which takes place between engine and driving wheel?(a) Power loss due to friction of piston bearings and gears(b) Power loss from clutch to drive wheel due to friction of various parts(c) Transmission line loss(d) None of the mentionedI had been asked this question in quiz.My query is from Performance of an Automobile in section Introduction of Automobile Engineering

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The correct option is (d) None of the mentioned

The best explanation: All the above mentioned losses are encountered while transmission of POWER. About one third of the power of the fuel is WASTED due to the friction between different parts of an AUTOMOBILE. This loss can be reduced by USING different engine OILS.

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Which of these is a ‘Convertible’?(a) Mahindra Scorpio(b) Volkswagen Golf GTI(c) Cadillac XTS(d) Honda S2000The question was posed to me during an online exam.Origin of the question is Description of Automobiles in section Introduction of Automobile Engineering

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (d) HONDA S2000

Easy EXPLANATION: Honda S2000 is considered as a CONVERTIBLE car.
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Which of these cars is a Crossover SUV?(a) Nissan Pathfinder(b) Hyundai Sonata(c) Suzuki Servo(d) Fiat PandaI had been asked this question in exam.My enquiry is from Description of Automobiles topic in division Introduction of Automobile Engineering

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The CORRECT OPTION is (a) Nissan Pathfinder

The EXPLANATION is: Nissan Pathfinder is a CROSSOVER SUV car.

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Which of these is necessary for the description of an automobile?(a) Make(b) Model(c) Capacity(d) All of the mentionedI have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This interesting question is from Description of Automobiles topic in section Introduction of Automobile Engineering

Answer» CORRECT CHOICE is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain: Make, model, capacity are all essential informations for DESCRIBING an AUTOMOBILE.
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‘Head restraints’ are an _________(a) Automotive style feature(b) Automotive safety feature(c) Automotive performance feature(d) None of the mentionedThe question was posed to me during an interview.The origin of the question is Parts of an Automobile in portion Introduction of Automobile Engineering

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Right answer is (B) Automotive safety feature

To EXPLAIN: Head restraints are safety features that protect the vertibral column of the passengers during collisions.

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What are ‘Air Dams’?(a) Spoilers at the front of a vehicle(b) Spoilers at the rear of a vehicle(c) Spoilers at the sides of a vehicle(d) Spoilers at the top of a vehicleThis question was addressed to me during an online exam.Origin of the question is Parts of an Automobile in section Introduction of Automobile Engineering

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Correct option is (a) Spoilers at the FRONT of a vehicle

The BEST I can explain: Spoilers at the front of a vehicle are KNOWN as Air Dams. Air dams are used to increase the downforce of the vehicle. These dams oppose the FORCE which tries to uplift the vehicle.