Hydraulic brakes used in automobiles operate on the basis of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Hydraulic brakes used in automobiles operate on the basis of:
A. Bernoulli's Theorem
B. Pascal's Law
C. Archimedes' Principle
D. Newton's Law of Viscosity
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hydraulic brakes operate on Pascal's Law. It states that an external pressure applied to an enclosed, incompressible fluid is transmitted undiminished equally in all directions throughout the fluid volume. When force is applied to the small brake pedal cylinder, it exerts a large pressure that is transmitted to the larger wheel cylinders, amplifying the force.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Physics Questions

Question #1
The gravitational constant G was first measured by
A. Newton
B. Cavendish
C. Kepler
D. Galileo

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Henry Cavendish used torsion balance to determine G.

This question belongs to: Science Physics
Question #2
The energy possessed by a body due to its position or configuration is called
A. Thermal energy
B. Potential energy
C. Kinetic energy
D. Nuclear energy

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Potential energy: gravitational (mgh), elastic (½kx²). Kinetic energy due to motion. Total mechanical energy sum conserved in conservative forces.

This question belongs to: Science Physics
Question #3
The frequency of a seconds pendulum is
A. 1 Hz
B. 0.5 Hz
C. 2 Hz
D. 0.25 Hz

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Seconds pendulum has time period of 2 seconds (1 s for half swing). Frequency f = 1/T = 1/2 = 0.5 Hz. Length about 99.4 cm on Earth. Not exactly 1 m.

This question belongs to: Science Physics