How Airbrakes Function
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Objective
I can explain how airbrakes help stop a semitruck safely.
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Practice
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What is the main difference between air brakes and hydraulic brakes?
Explain how air brakes work in a semi-truck. What happens when the driver presses the brake pedal?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how air brakes use compressed air to stop a semitruck. What happens when the driver presses the brake pedal? Describe the advantages of air brakes over hydraulic brakes for stopping a semitruck. Why are air brakes considered safer for heavy vehicles? ”
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