differential quiz

What does the differential split?

• the drive shaft

• the transmission

• the engine torque

How many differentials do all wheel drive vehicle need?

• one

• two

• three

What type of differential always applies the same amount of torque to each wheel?

• open differential

• partial differential

• closed differential

When might an open differential be a problem?

• driving on hot aspalt

• making a turn

• driving on ice

When a wheel slips, what type of differential allows more torque to be transffered to the non slipping wheel?

• closed differentials

• limited slip differentials

• stable differentials

A locking differential is useful for what type of vehicle?

• sports car

• off road vehicle

• hybrid vehicle

What does viscous coupling usually link in vehicle?

• the front and back wheels

• the right and left wheels

• the engine and the transmission

Distance traveled divided by the time it takes to travel that distance equals:

• velocity

• speed

• torque

Which of the following is one of the jobs of the differential?

• to allow the wheels to rotate at exactly

• to maintain torque the same speed

• to aim the engine power at the wheels

Identify the part of the gear that is depicted in the following image:

• spur

• spherical

• hypoid

• miter