Question

steering and suspension - final exam
this exam consists of 25 questions. answer each question.
10
assess the following statements.
place a (✓) next to statements that are advantages of coil springs.
place an (x) next to statements that are not advantages of coil springs.
light weight.
maintenance free.
accommodates lateral forces well.
requires little space.
accommodates longitudinal forces well.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each statement based on coil spring advantages:

1. Light weight: Coil springs are relatively light. So mark with $\boldsymbol{\checkmark}$.
2. Maintenance free: Coil springs have no moving parts that need regular maintenance. Mark with $\boldsymbol{\checkmark}$.
3. Accommodates lateral forces well: Coil springs are not good at handling lateral (side - to - side) forces; other components like control arms handle that. Mark with $\boldsymbol{\times}$.
4. Requires little space: Coil springs have a compact design, so they need less space. Mark with $\boldsymbol{\checkmark}$.
5. Accommodates longitudinal forces well: Coil springs don't handle longitudinal (forward - backward) forces well; other parts like trailing arms handle that. Mark with $\boldsymbol{\times}$.

Answer:

• Light weight: $\checkmark$
• Maintenance free: $\checkmark$
• Accommodates lateral forces well: $\times$
• Requires little space: $\checkmark$
• Accommodates longitudinal forces well: $\times$