Across
- 1. Uses AC power to spin the wheels and accelerate the vehicle
- 5. Converts fuel or battery power into motion
- 6. Stores DC electricity for propulsion
- 8. Sends power from the transmission to the wheels via driveshafts and axles
- 9. Absorbs road bumps using springs, shock absorbers, and control arms
Down
- 2. Changes gears to match speed and power
- 3. Converts the battery's DC power into AC power for the motor
- 4. Turns the front wheels using a steering wheel, column, and rack-and-pinion gear
- 7. Slows or stops the car using brake pads, rotors, and calipers