Exploring the Mechanics of Automobile Braking Systems

What is the primary purpose of vehicle brakes?

• To accelerate the vehicle

• To stop or slow down the vehicle

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To change the vehicle's direction

Which function of brakes is crucial in emergencies?

• To dissipate heat without temperature rise

• To apply large braking torques

• To maintain control on hills

• To stop or slow down the vehicle quickly

What type of brake is commonly used for parking in most passenger cars?

• Hydraulic brakes

• Foot brake and handbrake

• Air brakes

• Electric brakes

Which type of brake is operated by hand or foot in most passenger cars for emergency situations?

• Power brakes

• Foot brake and handbrake

• Air brakes

• Hydraulic brakes

Which brake type uses air pressure rather than foot pressure?

• Power brakes

• Air brakes

• Mechanical brakes

• Vacuum brakes

How is the braking force applied in hydraulic brakes?

• By air pressure

• By mechanical means

• By electrical systems

• By fluid pressure

Which brakes are known for using the force of the rotating drum to increase brake pressure?

• Self-energizing brakes

• Electric brakes

• Hydraulic brakes

• Vacuum brakes

What assists the power-assisted brakes to equate the driver's limited strength with the braking force?

• Mechanical leverage

• Electrical energy

• Intake manifold vacuum

• Hydraulic pressure

What is the role of the master cylinder in a hydraulic brake system?

• To control air pressure

• To store brake fluid

• To generate electrical energy

• To connect to the wheel cylinder

Which braking system uses an electromagnet within the brake drum?

• Mechanical brakes

• Vacuum brakes

• Electric brakes

• Hydraulic brakes