Practice question

When a vehicle is executing a turn, how do the speeds of the inner and outer drive wheels compare, and how does the differential facilitate this?

  1. The outer wheel rotates faster than the inner wheel; the planet gears rotate on their spindles to allow this speed difference
  2. The inner wheel rotates faster than the outer wheel; the differential locks the axles together
  3. Both wheels rotate at the exact same speed; the differential slips to prevent tire wear
  4. The outer wheel stops completely while the inner wheel handles all the drive torque

Answer: A — The outer wheel rotates faster than the inner wheel; the planet gears rotate on their spindles to allow this speed difference

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