Automobile Engineering Questions & Answers - Page 3

11.

The compression ratio in petrol engine is kept less than in Diesel engine because

A.

it makes petrol engines lighter

B.

higher or equivalent compression ratio in petrol engines is not possible due to pre-ignition

C.

less compression ratio gives better performance

D.

it is just customary to have less compression ratio in petrol engines

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

12.

The main function of the tread pattern on tyre is that

A.

the tread grooves pass air between the tyre and road surface, thereby preventing tyre from overheating

B.

the crests between the tread grooves absorb road noise

C.

in wet conditions, the tread grooves expel water that is drawn between the tyre and road surface

D.

the tread pattern protects the tyre's inner carcass from small stones and pieces of glass

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

13.

The tilting of the front wheels away from the vertical, when viewed from the front of the car, is called

A.

camber

B.

caster

C.

toe-in

D.

toe-out

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

15.

The aluminium alloy is used in cylinder blocks because

A.

it is lighter and have good heat dissipation characteristics

B.

material cost is low

C.

it does not require any cylinder liners

D.

the piston is also made of aluminium alloy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.