Engine vs Motor Quiz

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Which of the following is true about the term 'motor' in general language?

  • It can refer to both electric motors and petrol/diesel engines (correct)
  • It only refers to petrol and diesel engines
  • It is a term that is not commonly used in general language
  • It only refers to electric motors

What is torque in an engine?

  • The resistance produced by the moving parts of a machine
  • The rotational force an engine can exert (correct)
  • The rate at which an engine can work to exert force
  • The measure of how much fuel an engine can burn

What is the difference between watts and brake horsepower (bhp)?

  • Watts measures the rate at which an engine can work to exert torque, while bhp measures the power of an engine's output shaft (correct)
  • Watts is used to measure engine power in vehicles, while bhp is used in engineering
  • Watts and bhp are interchangeable terms for measuring engine power
  • Watts is a historic measurement of power, while bhp is a modern measurement

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