Bobby Flashcards
What are the three main components of the drive train?
the engine, the transmission, and the wheels.
The Chassis is the skeleton of the car. What three main components does it include?
the frame, the steering, and the suspension
The outer layer of the car, known as the body includes these three items. What are they?
the outer shell, the bumpers, and the windows.
What runs the drive Train?
The engine.
What is being converted during internal combustion, and what is it being converted into?
Gasoline is being converted to energy.
What does the spark plug do?
The spark plug emits a spark of electricity that ignites the compresses gas.
What is the term for the burned up fuel?
The exhaust
What powers the starter motor to get the engine running?
The Battery
By using this, the electricity produced as a by product of the engine (using the alternator) is used to power everything electronic in your car. Even while not driving.
The Alternator
The engine turns the gears that turn the wheels. The gears that are used dictate how fast the car moves. How are the gears changed?
The transmission
What two items are the keys to making even the fastest cars stop on a dime?
. Fluid and Pressure
The wheels of a car are physically slowed down by means of_________?
disc brakes
This is the part of the automobiles body that frames a front wheel, meant to reduce the splashing of mud, ice, water, etc. What is it?
The Fender
This is the grating of the front of a car that allows air to circulate to the radiated in order to cool it. What is it?
The Grill
These are the shafts that transfer rotational motion from the transmission to the wheels. What are they?
The Axles
