Gothic Builders Were Able to Open Large Areas for Windows

question 24

Multiple Choice

Gothic builders were able to open large areas for windows because of the use of the pointed arch and:

• A) buttresses
• B) pendentives
• C) arched vaults
• D) naves

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Definitions:

Spinout

A situation where a vehicle loses traction, causing it to rotate uncontrollably.

Power Divider

A mechanical device in vehicles, particularly in heavy-duty trucks, that splits the driving force between the front and rear axles to improve traction.

Interaxle Differential

A mechanism that allows for differential speeds between the front and rear axles of a multi-axle vehicle, improving maneuverability and traction.

Controlled Traction

Differential gearing that uses a friction plate assembly to transfer drive torque from a slipping wheel (sensed by axle shaft spinout) to its opposite.