Friday, 1 November 2024, 1:03 AM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Inductive SensorA coil and magnet used in conjunction with a trigger wheel. It produces a sine wave output with a frequency proportional to speed. |
Industrial FalloutChemical compounds present in the air which are deposited on the horizontal surfaces of vehicles and which may damage the finish. |
Inert GasA non-reactive gas element. |
InertiaThe force that holds a body stationary or in uniform motion. |
Inertia ReelType of seat belt that holds spare webbing on a reel and locks the reel on impact. This is performed by a swinging weighted ball and lever that locks the belt reel ratchet wheel with a pawl. |
Inertia SwitchA switch that operates by the inertia (need to stay at a constant speed or state of rest) of a mass. Usually used to cut off supply to a fuel pump in case of a crash. |
InflationThe general increase in the price of goods and services. |
InfraredLight energy that produces radiated heat, used for speeding up the curing of paint, filler, etc. |
Infrared LightThat portion of the spectrum responsible for most of the heating effects of the sun's light. Not visible to the human eye. |
Infrared LightingInfrared light is outside the visible spectrum. When used for lighting, a special detector is also needed. |