Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 42 / 539

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Si comprobamos la presión de los neumáticos en caliente...

If we check the tyre pressure when the tyres are hot...

  • ALa medición será superior a la real.The reading will be higher than the real pressure.
  • BLa medición será inferior a la real.The reading will be lower than the real pressure.
  • CLa medición será correcta.The reading will be correct.
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Correct answer

  • ALa medición será superior a la real.The reading will be higher than the real pressure.
Explanation

When the air in the tyres heats up, the pressure rises, so the pressure gauge will show a higher pressure than the one we really have.

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