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Mechanical Engineering · Q199

Automobile Engineering

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 199

Q199

The advantage of having a tandem master cylinder arrangement in automobiles is that it

A.
Enhances safety by serving two independent lines in a divided line brake circuit
Answer
B.
Enhances safety by activating the brakes using vacuum pressure in the event of brake fluid loss
C.
Supplies equal fluid pressure to each line of a divided line brake circuit, thereby preventing the brakes from dragging on one side
D.
Boosts the brake fluid pressure to reduce the force required to depress the brake pedal

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The advantage of having a tandem master cylinder arrangement in automobiles is that it enhances safety by serving two independent lines in a divided line brake circuit.