Exam 2: Basic Theories

Torque is a force that accomplishes work by:

The power steering belt tension must be checked before testing power steering pump pressure.

An internal combustion engine converts chemical energy in the gasoline to thermal energy.

How is work mathematically calculated?

How are the proper lift points of a vehicle determined?

An improper static wheel balance will cause a wheel to do what while driving the vehicle?

Front bearing hub tools are not required if you own a good quality chisel set and a large hammer.

Dynamic balance refers to the balance of a wheel and tire on the inside and outside of the rim.

When applying the principles of wheel balance:

What information can a scan tool display for the service technician?

The specified vehicle lift points can be found in a service manual.

What will reducing a vehicle's coefficient of drag improve?

Technician A says when following a service procedure in a service manual, certain basic steps in the procedure may be skipped. Technician B says if a specification cannot be located quickly in the service manual, guess at the specification from your own experience. Who is correct?

When applying the principles of work and force:

Work is accomplished during all of these conditions EXCEPT:

The U.S. customary system of measurement is commonly referred to as the metric system.

Explain how temperature affects gas volume.

Newton's first law of motion states that a body in motion wants to remain at rest and a body at rest wants to stay in motion.

Pressures below atmospheric pressure may be found in:

Energy may be defined as the ability to do what?