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Unit-1: Introduction to Electrical Fundamentals
25 Parts
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Que 1.1. What is Ohm's law? How does temperature rise effect resistance?
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Que.1.2. Explain Kirchhoff’s Law. Also write down limitations and applications of Kirchhoff’s law.
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Que.1.3. What do you mean by inductance and capacitance?
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Que 1.4. What is simple electric circuit?
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Que.1.5. Explain the following combination of resistance: i. Parallel combination, and ii. Series combination.
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Ques.1.6. Determine current in 4 ohm resistor by using mesh analysis in the circuit shown in Fig. 1.6.1 below.
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Que 1.7. Discuss in brief about automotive wire harnesses. Write its applications and benefits.
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Que 1.8. Write short note on insulated return system.
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Que 1.9. Explain earth return system.
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Que 1.10. Discuss positive and negative earth system?
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Que 1.11. What are automotive wire connectors? Write its different types?
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Que 1.12. What is a terminal connector? Explain wire harness connector.
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Ques.1.13. What is lead storage battery?
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Que 1.14. Give construction and working of lead storage battery.
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Que 1.15. Write a short note on Nickel - Cadmium battery. Also write down the advantages and disadvantages.
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Que 1.16. Explain nickel metal-hybrid battery. Also mention advantages and disadvantages of it.
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Que.1.17. Explain sodium sulphur battery. Also write advantages and disadvantages of it.
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Ques.1.18. Write short note on aluminum air battery.
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Que 1.19. What are the terminologies related to battery?
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Ques.1.20. What are the important considerations in battery selection?
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Que 1.21. Discuss the characteristics of battery.
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Que.1.22. Define the following terms related to battery: A. Battery rating, B. Battery capacity, and C. Battery efficiency.
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Que 1.23. Explain various battery testing methods.
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Que 1.24. Explain the various method of battery charging.
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Que 1.25. Write a short note on maintenance of batteries.
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Unit-2: Starter and Charging System
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Que.2.1. What is starter motor? Write down the requirement of starter motor.
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Que 2.2. Explain in brief about starting system in automotive.
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Que 2.3. Explain various types of starter motor.
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Que 2.4. Sketch and explain the construction and working of a starter motor commonly used on modern vehicles.
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Que 2.5. Discuss the characteristics of DC motors.
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Que 2.6. What is the function of a starting drive? Describe the construction and working of Bendix drive.
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Que 2.7. Write short note on starter switches.
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Que 2.8. What is solenoid? Also write down its applications.
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Que.2.9. Explain in brief about charging system components.
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Que 2.10. Give the constructional details and working of a DC generator.
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Que 2.11. With suitable sketch, explain the construction and working of an alternator.
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Que 2.12. Explain the types of DC machines.
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Que 2.13. What are the applications of DC generator?
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Que 2.14. Explain the following: i. Lap winding, and ii. Wave winding.
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Que.2.15. Derive the emf equation for a DC generator.
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Que 2.16. Discuss the internal and external characteristics of the DC generator.
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Que. 2.17. Discuss in short about charging system in automotive.
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Que 2.18. What is the function of generator regulator in case of an electrical system of an automobile?
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Que 2.19. Explain in brief about cut-out relay with neat sketch.
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Que 2.20. What are the requirement of charging system in automobile?
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Que 2.21. What do you understand by voltage regulator? Also explain its working.
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Que 2.22. Write a short note on current regulator.
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Que 2.23. Write a short note on charging circuits for DC generator.
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Que 2.24. Write a short note on single phase alternator.
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Que 2.25. Write down the advantages of alternator.
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Que 2.26. Explain the principle of operation of three phase alternator.
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Unit-3: Automotive Ignition and Auxiliary System
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Que 3.1. Why is an ignition system needed in an automobile? What function does it serve? Mention its various types.
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Que 3.2. What is spark plug? Give its constructional details.
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Que 3.3. What are the requirements of spark plug?
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Que 3.4. Describe the main components and working of battery ignition system with neat sketch.
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Que 3.5. Explain the working principle of a magneto ignition system.
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Ques.3.6. Make comparison between battery coil ignition system and magneto ignition system.
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Que 3.7. Write short note on following: i. Centrifugal advance mechanism, and ii. Vacuum advance mechanism.
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Que 3.8. Write short note on non contact type ignition triggering devices.
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Que.3.9. Discuss capacitive discharge ignition system. Also write down its advantages.
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Que 3.10. Make comparison between TCI (transistor assisted) and CDI ignition system.
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Que 3.11. Explain the working principle of distributor less ignition (DLI) system. Also write down its advantages.
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Que 3.12. Explain the each components of distributor less ignition system.
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Que 3.13. Define head lamp. What are the main parts of head lamp?
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Que 3.14. Explain construction and working principle of indicator warning lamp.
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Que 3.15. Discuss in brief about direction indicators.
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Que 3.16. Explain the provisions made for lighting in automobile engineering with neat sketches.
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Que 3.17. Draw the wiring system of a typical passenger car lighting system.
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Que 3.18.A. Discuss in detail the future trends for automotive lighting.
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Que 3.18.B. Write a short note on focusing of headlamp.
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Que 3.19. Write a short note on anti dazzling device.
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Que 3.20. Write a short note on dipper.
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Que 3.21. Discuss in brief about automotive wiring circuit.
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Que 3.22. Write down the various types of gauges or meters used in auto motives.
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Que 3.23. What do you mean by speedometer?
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Que 3.24. Explain types of speedometer.
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Que 3.25. Write short note on vibrating tone type horn.
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Que 3.26. Write short note on following: i. Windshield wiper, and ii. Horn relay.
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Unit-4: Automotive Electronics
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Que 4.1. What is network ? What are the criteria to be meet by a network?
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Que 4.2. Write down advantages and disadvantages of bus system.
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Que 4.3. What are the types of buses? What are the requirements of buses?
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Que 4.4. Discuss in brief CAN bus.
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Que 4.5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of CAN bus?
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Que 4.6. Write a short note on FlexRay.
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Que.4.7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of FlexRay?
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Que.4.8. Explain LIN bus. Write its advantages and disadvantages.
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Que 4.9. Write short note on ethernet.
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Que 4.10. Discuss in brief IP bus.
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Que 4.11. Write a short note on PSI5.
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Que 4.12. Define MOST bus. Write its advantages and disadvantages.
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Que 4.13. What is optical fiber?
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Que 4.14. Draw the block diagram of optical fiber communication system.
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Que 4.15. What are advantages of optical fiber over copper wire?
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Que 4.16. Mention disadvantages of optical fiber system.
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Que 4.17. Explain the structure of optical waveguide.
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Que 4.18. Write short note on engine control module (ECM).
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Que 4.19. Explain in detail working principle and components of anti-lock braking system.
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Que 4.20. Write short note on traction control system.
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Que 4.21. Describe electronic brake force distribution system.
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Que 4.22. Write short note on cornering stability control.
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Que 4.23. Explain electronic power steering with neat sketch. Also write down its advantages.
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Que 4.24.What is supplementary restraint system (SRS)? Explain its components.
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Que 4.25. Explain in brief about automatic air conditioner control unit.
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Unit-5: Automotive Sensors and Actuators
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Que 5.1. What are the main requirements of sensors?
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Que 5.2. Explain mechanics of liquid flow sensor with diagram.
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Que.5.3. What do you mean by displacement and position sensors?
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Que 5.4. What are microsensors?
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Que 5.5. Define velocity sensor. Also explain their various types.
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Que 5.6. What are the types of position sensor? Also define rpm sensor.
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Que 5.7. What is acceleration sensor or accelerometer?
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Que.5.8. Write a short note on vibration sensor.
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Ques.5.9. Describe the pressure sensor with the help of neat sketch.
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Que 5.10. Discuss flow meters.
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Que 5.11. What do you mean by gas sensors? Mention its various types. Also explain working of gas sensor.
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Que 5.12. & 5.13. Explain concentration sensors. Discuss the following terms: i. Chemical sensor, and ii. Optical sensor.
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Que 5.14. Explain the following temperature sensors: i. Bimetallic strips, ii. Thermocouple, and iii. Thermistors.
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Que 5.15. Explain intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
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Que 5.16. Define force sensor. How it works?
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Que. 5.17. What are optoelectronics sensors?
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Que 5.18. Explain ultrasonic sensor in automobile.
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Que 5.19. Write a short note on radar technology.
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Que 5.20. What are LIDAR sensors?
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Que 5.21. What do you mean by purge control?
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Que 5.22. Explain in brief idling speed control.
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Que 5.23. Write a short note on immobilizer system.
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Que 5.24. Describe the principle of operation of a stepper motor.
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Que 5.25. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of stepper motor.
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Short Questions (Unit-1 to Unit-5)
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- 3:40 Hr
Q.1. What is Ohm's law?
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Q.2.Define Kirchhoff’s first law. Define Kirchhoff's second law.
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Q.3. Write down the applications of Kirchhoff's law.
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Q.4. What is wiring harness? Write down the benefits of automotive wire harnesses.
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Q.5. What do you mean by earth return?
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Q.6. What do you mean by inductance and capacitance?
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Q.7. What is i. lead acid battery ii. nickel cadmium battery iii. nickel metal hybrid battery.
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Q.8. What are the advantages of sodium-sulphur battery?
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Q.9. Write down the three characteristics of battery.
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Q.10. What are various battery testing methods?
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Q.11. What is starter motor? What are the requirements and type of starter motor?
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Q.12. What are the functions of starting system?
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Q.13. Write the power equation of motor.
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Q.14. Draw current vs torque curve for motor.
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Q.15. Write the kinds of starter driver used on light vehicles.
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Q.16. What is starting safety switch? What do you mean by ignition switch?
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Q.17. What do you mean by solenoids?
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Q.18. What are the requirements of charging system?
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Q.19. What is cut-out relay?
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Q.20. What is spark plug? What is the use of spark plug and parts of spark plugs?
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Q.21. Write the advantages and disadvantages of electronic ignition system?
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Q.22. What are the functions of lighting system?
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Q.23. What do you mean by headlight system and headlight aiming?
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Q.24. What is headlight dazzling?
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Q.25. Write the advantages of LED headlights.
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Q.26. Define i. Speedometer ii. Horn iii. DLI iv. ECU.
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Q.27. Differentiate between TCI and CDI.
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Q.28. What is windshield wiper?
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Q.29. Write down the advantages of capacitive ignition system.
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Q.30. What is the function of antilock braking system (ABS)?
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Q.31. What is the supplementary restraint system (SRS)? Write the components of SRS.
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Q.32. Define amplifier controlled automatic air conditioner and microcomputer-controlled air conditioner.
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Q.33. "Stability and safety in a modern car is greatly improved" comment on the statement.
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Q.34. Define the term i. EBFD ii. LIN iii. PSI5 iv. ECM.
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Q.35. Write the working principle of magnetic inductance sensor.
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Q.36. Write the function of mass air flow sensor.
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Q.37. What is vane type air flow sensor?
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Q.38. Define i. Smart sensor ii. Vibration sensor iii. Gas sensor iv. LIDAR sensor.
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Q.39. What is stepping motor? Write the advantages and disadvantages of stepper motor.
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Q.40. What are requirements of sensors?
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Q.41. What are the uses of automotive pressure sensors?
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Q.42. What are the types of gas sensors?
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Q.43. Define ultrasonic sensor in automobile.
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Q.44. Define immobilizer system.
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Solved Paper (2021-22)
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(SEM. VI) EVEN SEMESTER THEORY EXAMINATION, 2021-22
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