Preliminary · Year 11 · Braking systems
Engineering Mechanics
3 original lesson summaries in this topic collection.
Topic overview
- Friction opposes sliding; limiting static friction F = μN.
- N acts perpendicular to the surface and equals weight on a level surface.
- Disc brakes give 2μN friction and torque = friction × effective radius.
- Locked wheels slide with lower kinetic friction and lose steering, which ABS prevents.
Course references
- ENG-2011 Year 11 Braking systems: engineering mechanics (curriculum map Y11.3.04)
- ENG-2011 Year 11 Braking systems: engineering mechanics (curriculum map Y11.3.09)
- ENG-2011 Year 11 Braking systems: engineering mechanics (curriculum map Y11.3.05, Y11.3.06, Y11.3.07, Y11.3.08)
These references are Vantrel’s working syllabus map. Verify course requirements against the official syllabus.