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Northern IrelandMotor Vehicle & Road User StudiesQuick questions
The motor vehicle: engine and systems
Quick questions on The braking system - CCEA GCSE MVRUS
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What is the hydraulic system?Show answer
Car brakes are hydraulic - they use brake fluid to transmit the force.
What is q1?Show answer
Energy-wise, what happens when a car brakes? [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Why can brake fluid transmit the braking force but air cannot do so well? [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
What does ABS prevent during heavy braking? [1 mark]
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