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Question 1: In automotive transmissions, what is the role of a "planetary gearset" in an automatic transmission?

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It ensures torque is evenly distributed between the front and rear axles

It enables multiple gear ratios with fewer components, improving efficiency and reducing complexity

It prevents engine stalling by maintaining constant power flow

It increases the size and weight of the transmission system

Question 2: How does the camshaft design affect engine performance and efficiency, and what factors must be considered in the design?

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By focusing only on high-speed operation

By using a single camshaft design for all engine types

By adjusting valve timing and lift, optimizing the cam profile for different powerbands, and considering engine speed and load

By reducing camshaft size to save weight

Question 3: What is the effect of using a closed-loop fuel system in reducing vehicle emissions?

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It limits the oxygen intake to reduce NOx emissions only

It restricts fuel flow to reduce emissions but also lowers engine performance

It continuously adjusts the air-fuel ratio based on feedback from the oxygen sensor, improving combustion efficiency and reducing emissions

It reduces the fuel intake in the engine to decrease combustion temperature

Question 4: How does the use of variable valve timing (VVT) in an engine optimize fuel efficiency?

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By reducing engine load and minimizing the need for extra fuel

By maintaining a fixed valve timing to reduce complexity and cost

By adjusting the timing of the intake and exhaust valves to improve the engine's efficiency at different speeds and loads

By reducing the number of valves used in the engine, decreasing the fuel intake

Question 5: How do you assess the efficiency of hybrid powertrains in terms of energy conversion and storage?

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By ignoring battery capacity and focusing only on the engine

By focusing only on engine performance without considering electric motor integration

By increasing the engine size without considering hybrid integration

By evaluating energy flow between the engine, electric motor, and battery, optimizing each component for efficiency

Question 6: In hybrid powertrains, what role does the transmission play in managing power flow between the internal combustion engine and the electric motor?

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It solely manages electric motor output

It alternates power delivery between the engine and motor without integration

It coordinates and optimizes power flow to ensure seamless operation and efficiency between the engine and electric motor

It only connects the engine to the wheels