The main function of the tread pattern on tyre is that

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the crests between the tread grooves absorb road noise

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

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

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

Correct Answer : Option (C) : in wet conditions, the tread grooves expel water that is drawn between the tyre and road surface

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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.