Acceleration (1)

installation

The process of setting up or putting a new mechanical part into its proper place within a vehicle

cable

What do you call a thick rope of wire that is often used to transmit mechanical power to a car's handbrake or hood release

Aerodynamic

How would you describe a car designed with a smooth shape to reduce air resistance and improve fuel efficiency

steel

Which durable metal alloy provides the high strength needed for a car's safety cage and engine block

Velocity

In physics, what term describes not just how fast a car is moving, but also the specific direction it is traveling in?

Gearbox

Which major component houses the different gears that allow a vehicle to move efficiently at various speeds

Linear

If a piston moves back and forth in a perfectly straight path, what type of motion is it performing

Kinematic

Which branch of mechanics focuses purely on the motion of objects without considering the forces that cause the motion?

Plastic

What versatile material is used for a car's dashboard, door panels, and lightweight exterior trim

Vibration

What is the term for the rapid back-and-forth shaking motion you might feel in the steering wheel if the tires are not balanced

Thermodynamic

Which field of science explains how an engine converts heat energy from fuel into mechanical work

Magnet

What object produces an invisible field used in electric motors and sensors to attract or repel metal parts