9TEST QUESTIONS -AUTO ELECTRICITY

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Why are not the internal combustion engines self starting

What do we mean by the term, cranking the engine?
What is the function of the cranking motor? And how does it work?
Explain the working principles of the motor.
What is the difference between the motor and the generator?
With the aid of a neat diagram describe the construction of the cranking
motor.
7. Why are the cranking motors series wound motors.
8. What is the function of the starter motor device?
9. Describe the drive bendix of the starting motor.
10. How does the overrunning clutch work?
11.Define what is the solenoid switch?
12.Explain the working principle of centrifugal advance mechanism for ignition
advance provided in the ignition distributor unit..
13. What are the starter motor troubles and how do they occur?
14.Give four ways the cranking motor driving bendix gear mesh with the
flywheel gear ring?
15.Draw a neat starting motor circuit
CHARGING SYSTEM QUESTIONS
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What is the function of the generator?

Why is the generator required in the car electrical system?
Name the two types of automotive generators
Explain the working principles of DC generator.
Describe the construction of dc generators.
Explain the working principles of the AC generator.
Name the parts of DC and AC separately
Why do you think the automotive electric system require the DC system
and not the AC system?
9. What is the function of rectifiers in the AC generating system?
10. Explain Voltage control unit in the car generating system.
11.List the generator troubles, causes with their remedy.
12.Draw a neat DC and AC generating circuits.
13.Explain the advantage and the disadvantages of ac and dc generators.