A worm gear is used as the pinion for the rack and pinion type of steering gearbox, because it

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makes the steering more responsive

improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in the direction of forward motion

reduces the amount of kick-back for large steering angles

allows the steering wheel to be turned by a greater amount when steering

Correct Answer : Option (B) : improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in the direction of forward motion

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Which of the following terms is used to express Ignition advance?

Crank angle

Time in milliseconds

Millimetres of piston travel before TDC

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : Ignition advance can be expressed in terms of any of the following.

Which of the following material is used to make connecting rod?

Forged steel

Tool steel

Cast iron

Mild steel

Correct Answer : Forged steel

Explanation : Connecting rod is made of forged steel.

Which of the following is defined as the escape of burned gases from the combustion chamber past the pistons and into the crankcase?

Gas loss

By pass

Blow by

Passed gas

Correct Answer : Blow by

Explanation : Blow by is the surging of burned gases from the combustion chamber into the crankcase.