Thursday, 16 May 2024, 6:29 PM
Site: IMI eLearning
Course: IMI eLearning (IMI eLearning)
Glossary: Automotive Glossary
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Position SwitchA switch used to feedback position of a moving component. |
Positive CamberSteering geometry where the road wheel leans outward at the top. |
Positive CastorAngle in side elevation between the steering and vertical axis. Steering axis hits the ground in front of the vertical axis. |
Positive CommunicationA comment or statement expressing approval. |
Positive Crankcase VentilationA series of pipes and valves connecting the engine crankcase to the inlet manifold or air cleaner in order to reduce oil vapour emission to atmosphere. |
Positive DisplacementA term applied to pumps which transfer liquid in the same quantity as the volume in the pumping chamber for each action of the pump. |
Positive Offset (Wheel)The position of the wheel nave or disc when outside the centre line of the wheel. |
Positive ScrubPositive scrub radius steering geometry where a line through the steering swivel axis meets the road surface inside of the tyre centre line. |
Positive Temperature CoefficientType of resistor that has resistance increasing with increases in temperature. The normal response for metal conductors. These resistors are used in electrical circuits to give temperature sensing and control. |
PotentialEnergy stored in a stationary object or chemical combination that has the capacity to do work. |