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Mechanical Engineering · Q141

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 141

Q141

In a ventilated disc brake

A.
A duct directs air towards the caliper for cooling while the vehicle is moving
B.
Caliper is covered with cooling fins
C.
Disc contains many small holes for optimum cooling performance
D.
Disc contains radial vanes between its rubbing surfaces for optimum cooling performance
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The "ventilated" disc design helps to dissipate the generated heat and is commonly used on the more-heavily loaded front discs.