SECTION B
Question 13
(a) Use the sketch in Fog. 2 to answer question 13(a).
Fig. 2: A unit in automobile suspension system
- What is the name of the unit?
- Name the parts labelled P, Q, R, S and T.
- State one function of the unit in automobile.
(b) State three advantages of independent suspension over rigid
suspension.
Observation
Candidates that attempted this question did perform well on all but 13(a).The solution the poorly attempted part of the question is as given below.
Solution
(a) (i) The Name of the Unit
Telescopic Damper
(ii) Names of Labelled Parts
P: Cylinder Tube S: Valve
Q: Piston Rod T: Casing
R: Piston
(iii) Functions of the Unit in Automobile
- It absorbs road shock.
- It reduces spring oscillation.