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Quick questions on The braking system - CCEA GCSE MVRUS

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What is the hydraulic system?
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Car brakes are hydraulic - they use brake fluid to transmit the force.
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Energy-wise, what happens when a car brakes? [1 mark]
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Why can brake fluid transmit the braking force but air cannot do so well? [1 mark]
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What does ABS prevent during heavy braking? [1 mark]

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