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From: msg@drutx.UUCP (GrahamM)
Newsgroups: net.auto.tech
Subject: Re: trivia question
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Date: Fri, 15-Nov-85 16:50:46 EST
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Why do cars have clutches?

Because, the engine has to keep running while the car starts from a stop.
A clutch enables the engine to do this. It is inconceivable to me how an
engine directly coupled to the wheels could get the car moving from a 
dead stop without the assistance of a starter, but that would be too
great a strain on the battery, and wouldn't work as well as with a clutch.

But then, what do I know?

Matt Graham
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