Final answer:
The steering wheel play for a 2-inch movement on a 20-inch diameter steering wheel is more than 10 degrees, as a 2-inch movement corresponds to approximately 11.46 degrees of rotation. Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question pertains to steering wheel play, which is the looseness or free movement of the steering wheel before the wheels of a vehicle begin to turn. Steering wheel play is typically measured in degrees of rotation and the corresponding linear distance at the perimeter of the wheel.
The play in a steering wheel can be visually represented by the angle of rotation before the steering mechanism engages the wheels. To calculate the steering wheel play in degrees and inches, we can use the circumference of the steering wheel.
Assuming a 20-inch diameter for the steering wheel, the circumference (C) would be C = πd, where d is the diameter. Using π (pi) approximately equal to 3.14159, the circumference is C ≈ 3.14159 x 20 ≈ 62.832 inches.
One complete turn of the wheel (360 degrees) covers the entire circumference of the wheel. Therefore, each degree of turn corresponds to C/360 ≈ 62.832/360 ≈ 0.1745 inches on the wheel's perimeter. For a 2-inch movement on a steering wheel of this size:
2 inches / 0.1745 inches per degree ≈ 11.46 degrees
Thus, option 3) More than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch wheel) is correct, since a 2-inch movement correlates to slightly more than 11 degrees of steering wheel rotation.