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How does lubrication protect a cars engine?
It prevents high friction metal-on-metal contact.
Why a car is one of safe places to be in an electrical storm?
Cars are insulated by the rubber of the tires, which usually prevents them from being grounded. Additionally, the occupants are unlikely to be in contact with any metal surfaces (although, on cars which had metal levers to open the doors, they could be, if they're touching these).
How does paint work to stop corrosion of metal?
The paint prevents the metal from coming in direct contact with air and moisture, which are what cause corrosion.
What is the side effect of metal detectors?
The side effect of metal detectors is that it prevents the use of weapons and it also prevents violent crimes. The side effect of metal detectors is that it prevents the use of weapons and it also prevents violent crimes.
What are hubcaps?
A hubcap is a cover which prevents damage to the hub or centre of a wheel. Usually found on cars they were originally made of metal, but these days they are made of light weight plastic.
How does electroplating improve cars?
It prevents the body from rusting.
How can paint prevent rusting of metals?
Rust comes from frequent contact of metal and water/oxygen. Paint prevents those three elements from coming into contact because it is works just like how a laminator works. It covers up the metal like a suit of armor to deflect oxygen and water.
Prevents surfaces in contact from sliding past each other?
Sliding friction prevents surfaces in contact from sliding past each other.
What metal used in cars?
Iron is the metal that is used to make domestic cars but sport cars or F1 cars might be made of carbonfiber
What prevents cars from freezing?
The antifreeze in the radiator stops it seizing
How do engines last so long?
There is very little metal to metal contact as the metal parts are separated by a film of oil. Newer EFI equipped engines last longer due to better control of fuel, as they completely shut off the fuel when decelerating, which prevents fuel from washing the cylinder walls .
What is caster metal?
A type of metal made espically for cars :)
