How to Drive

What is the primary scientific principle behind the operation of a car engine?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Condensation

Which of the following is a key component in reducing friction in car engines?

• Lubricants

• Water

• Air

• Sand

What type of energy transformation occurs when a car accelerates?

• Chemical to Kinetic

• Kinetic to Potential

• Potential to Chemical

• Thermal to Electrical

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Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect from car emissions?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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What scientific law explains the need for seatbelts in cars?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Law of Conservation of Mass

• Law of Thermodynamics

• Archimedes' Principle

How does a catalytic converter in a car help the environment?

• It reduces harmful emissions

• It increases fuel efficiency

• It cools the engine

• It improves acceleration

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What is the role of the alternator in a car?

• Converts mechanical energy to electrical energy

• Converts electrical energy to mechanical energy

• Stores fuel

• Reduces emissions

Which scientific concept is used to design car airbags?

• Impulse and Momentum

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What is the function of the radiator in a car?

• To cool the engine

• To heat the cabin

• To store fuel

• To reduce emissions

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that can power cars?

• Solar Energy

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear Energy

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