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2. Jack (device) - Wikipedia

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   A scissor jack use the mechanical advantage of a leadscrew and 4-bar linkage to allow a human to lift a vehicle by manual force alone. They are inexpensive and are common in manufacturer-supplied breakdown kits. The jack shown at the left is made for a modern vehicle and the notch fits into a jack-up point [3] on a unibody. Earlier versions ...

3. Air brake (aeronautics) - Wikipedia

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   Often, characteristics of both spoilers and air brakes are desirable and are combined - most modern airliner jets feature combined spoiler and air brake controls. On landing, the deployment of these spoilers ("lift dumpers") causes a significant reduction in wing lift, so the weight of the aircraft is transferred from the wings to the undercarriage.

4. Spoiler (car) - Wikipedia

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   The trailers they pull can also be fitted with under-side spoilers that angle outward to deflect passing air from the rear axle's wheels. Trains may use spoilers to induce drag (like an air brake). A prototype Japanese high-speed train, the Fastech 360, is designed to reach speeds of 400 km/h (250 mph). Its nose is specifically designed to ...

5. Downforce - Wikipedia

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   The rounded and tapered shape of the top of a car is designed to slice through the air and minimize wind resistance. [citation needed] Detailed pieces of bodywork on top of the car can be added to allow a smooth flow of air to reach the downforce-creating elements (e.g., wings or spoilers, and underbody tunnels). [citation needed]

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7. Bumper (car) - Wikipedia

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   Chrome plated front bumper on a 1958 Ford Taunus Rear bumper with integrated tail lamps and a rubber-faced guard on a 1970 AMC Ambassador. A bumper is a structure attached to or integrated with the front and rear ends of a motor vehicle, to absorb impact in a minor collision, ideally minimizing repair costs. [1]