Topic: Vehicle mechanics and maintenance · Nº 242 / 539

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¿Dónde suele encontrarse normalmente el aire a presión en un vehículo?

Where is the pressurised air normally found in a vehicle's tyre?

  • AEn la cubierta del neumáticoIn the outer cover of the tyre
  • BEn la cámara del neumáticoIn the inner tube of the tyre
  • CEntre la llanta y la cubiertaBetween the wheel rim and the outer cover
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Correct answer

  • BEn la cámara del neumáticoIn the inner tube of the tyre
Explanation

In tyres with an inner tube, the tube sits between the outer cover and the wheel rim and holds the pressurised air, so if there is a puncture the cover will burst as the air escapes quickly.

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