| Questions | 5 |
| Topics | Battery, Crankshaft, Sensors, Water Jacket, Wheel Hub |
The battery supplies the power necessary to start the engine when the ignition switch is is turned on.
The crankshaft converts the reciprocating motion of the piston into the rotational motion that's used to power the vehicle and its components.
Sensors provide the data necessary for the vehicle's computer to make decisions and monitor everything from simple vehicle information like tire pressure to complexities like the chemical content of an engine's exhaust.
A water jacket is a coolant-filled casing that allows heat transfer from the engine block and cylinder heads to the liquid coolant.
The wheel hub is the mounting point for the wheel and tire assembly. The wheel hub can rotate while being held stable by the steering knuckle which applies the motion of the control arms to the wheels.