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What principle do airplane engines operate based on?
What principle do airplane engines operate based on?
How does an increase in the mixture entering the motor affect the work done by the piston?
How does an increase in the mixture entering the motor affect the work done by the piston?
What is the primary function of a turbopropeller?
What is the primary function of a turbopropeller?
What happens to the momentum of the airplane as gases are expelled from the engine?
What happens to the momentum of the airplane as gases are expelled from the engine?
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In the equation m_air * v_air = m_gases * v_gases = m_avion * v_avion, what does this express?
In the equation m_air * v_air = m_gases * v_gases = m_avion * v_avion, what does this express?
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During which stage does the intake valve open to allow air and fuel into the cylinder?
During which stage does the intake valve open to allow air and fuel into the cylinder?
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What happens to the valves during the compression stage?
What happens to the valves during the compression stage?
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Which action occurs when the piston moves downward during the combustion stage?
Which action occurs when the piston moves downward during the combustion stage?
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Which statement accurately describes the exhaust stage?
Which statement accurately describes the exhaust stage?
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How does the piston move during the admission stage?
How does the piston move during the admission stage?
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Study Notes
Four-Stroke Engine
- Engine work depends on mixture amount (fuel + O2)
- Increased mixture = increased piston work
Airplane Engines
- Based on Newton's 3rd Law (action and reaction)
- Engines use kinetic energy to propel plane
- Momentum equation: mass of gases * velocity of gases = change in airplane momentum
Turbopropeller
- The schematic shows air intake, combustion chamber, turbine, and exhaust.
- Fuel and air ignite inside combustion chamber, creating hot gases
- High-velocity exhaust creates thrust, propelling the aircraft forward
- Boyle's Law (P*V = constant) relates pressure, volume, and temperature of the expanding gases. Higher temperature means higher pressure and speeds.
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Description
Explore the principles of four-stroke engines and their application in aviation. This quiz covers key concepts such as Newton's laws, momentum, and turbopropeller functionality, including the impact of fuel and air mixtures on engine performance. Test your knowledge on the science behind aircraft propulsion and engine mechanics.
