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Try this ASVAB-style question.

Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.

Question

Which statement best describes shock absorber?

  1. a component that dampens suspension movement
  2. an exhaust device that converts harmful gases into less harmful compounds
  3. a component that removes particles from circulating engine oil
  4. a heat exchanger that transfers engine heat from coolant to air
Reveal answer and explanation

a component that dampens suspension movement

shock absorber is a component that dampens suspension movement. Oscillation decreases after a wheel passes over a bump.