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What is the net work done by the complete cycle in a reciprocating engine?
What is the net work done by the complete cycle in a reciprocating engine?
- Wpower stroke - Wcompression stroke (correct)
- Wpower stroke / Wcompression stroke
- Wpower stroke * Wcompression stroke
- Wpower stroke + Wcompression stroke
What is the power output of a reciprocating engine directly proportional to?
What is the power output of a reciprocating engine directly proportional to?
- Piston diameter
- Work done per unit time (correct)
- Number of cylinders
- Engine rpm
What is the formula for the power available (PA) for a propeller-driven airplane?
What is the formula for the power available (PA) for a propeller-driven airplane?
- PA = η𝜂mech (rmp) NW (correct)
- PA = η𝜂mech (n/2) NW
- PA = η𝜂mech IP
- PA = η𝜂mech NW
What is the relationship between the number of complete engine cycles and the engine rpm?
What is the relationship between the number of complete engine cycles and the engine rpm?
What is the formula for the volume swept by the piston?
What is the formula for the volume swept by the piston?
What is the term for the length of the piston movement?
What is the term for the length of the piston movement?
What is the purpose of the compression stroke in a reciprocating engine?
What is the purpose of the compression stroke in a reciprocating engine?
What is the relationship between the engine rpm and the power available (PA) for a propeller-driven airplane?
What is the relationship between the engine rpm and the power available (PA) for a propeller-driven airplane?
What is the purpose of the power stroke in a reciprocating engine?
What is the purpose of the power stroke in a reciprocating engine?
What is the formula for the shaft brake power (P) in a reciprocating engine?
What is the formula for the shaft brake power (P) in a reciprocating engine?