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Explain in brief how anti-lock braking system works

Description : Explain in brief how anti-lock braking system works

Last Answer : An ABS is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking stopping safely is one of the most important functions a motor vehicle can perform. Diagram: ... to decrease the pressure on the braking circuit, effectively reducing the braking force on that wheel.

The braking retardation is usually in the range?

Last Answer : The braking retardation is usually in the range 10 to 15 km phps.

Which method of braking is generally used in elevators ?

Last Answer : Plugging method of braking is generally used in elevators.

For which types of D.C. motor, dynamic braking is generally used ?

Last Answer : Shunt motors,  Series motors, Compound motors

During rheostat braking of D.C. series motors?

Last Answer : During rheostat braking of D.C. series motors motor is run as a generator.

Regenerative method of braking is based on that?

Last Answer : Regenerative method of braking is based on that back e.m.f. is equal to the applied voltage.

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