Aviation Engines Challenge
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What was the main challenge for aviation in engine design?

  • Lack of efficiency, poor reliability, environmental impact, and excessive weight
  • Dependability, low power produced, excessive weight, and high cost
  • High power-to-weight ratio, efficiency, reliability, and environmental friendliness (correct)
  • Low power output, high cost, excessive weight, and poor efficiency

    • Who built the first practical gas engine in 1860?

  • Aviation designers
  • Otto-cycle Engines
  • Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir of France (correct)
  • Machinery operators

    • What were some of the deficiencies of the failed engines mentioned in the text?

  • High power-to-weight ratio, efficiency, reliability, and low cost
  • Environmental friendliness, low power-to-weight ratio, and dependability
  • Efficiency, high power produced, low cost, and reliability
  • Poor efficiency, lack of dependability, high cost, and excessive weight (correct)

    • What was a significant feature of the first four-stroke engine built in 1876?

    <p>Efficient design suitable for aircraft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant contribution did World War I make to engine development?

    <p>Extensive development and use of aircraft which greatly contributed to engine improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who built the first truly successful gasoline engine in 1885?

    <p>Gottlieb Daimler</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge for aviation in engine design?

    <p>Designing engines with high power-to-weight ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of engine was used in early automobiles?

    <p>Four-stroke engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the first practical gas engine built?

    <p>1860</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the challenges faced by Gas-Turbine Engines mentioned in the text?

    <p>Sound levels and fuel efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who built the first successful aircraft engine?

    <p>Wright Brothers and Charles Taylor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of engine was used in early automobiles?

    <p>Four-Stroke Engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of engine did the Heinkel HeS 3B Turbojet Engine represent?

    <p>Turbojet Engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant contribution of World War II to engine development?

    <p>Expedited development of jet propulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who developed the Whittle W1 Engine?

    <p>Sir Frank Whittle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main challenge for aviation in engine design during the latter part of the 19th century?

    <p>Low power produced and poor efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable feature of the first four-stroke engine built in 1876?

    <p>Operated with four stroke principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some of the deficiencies of the failed engines mentioned in the text?

    <p>Poor efficiency and lack of dependability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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