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What is the ratio of brake horsepower to the power available at the fuel in an internal combustion engine?
What is the ratio of brake horsepower to the power available at the fuel in an internal combustion engine?
- Mechanical efficiency
- Rate horsepower
- Thermal efficiency (correct)
- Specific fuel consumption
What is the minimum speed of an engine at no load called?
What is the minimum speed of an engine at no load called?
- Optimum throttle opening
- Cycle
- Revolution
- Idle speed (correct)
What is the amount of pressure generated during the power stroke of the engine called?
What is the amount of pressure generated during the power stroke of the engine called?
- Cylinder head
- Revolution
- Cycle
- Mean Effective Pressure (MEP) (correct)
Which term refers to the series of events occurring one after the other in a definite order and repeating the event after the last one has occurred?
Which term refers to the series of events occurring one after the other in a definite order and repeating the event after the last one has occurred?
Where is the spark plug or fuel injector housed in an internal combustion engine?
Where is the spark plug or fuel injector housed in an internal combustion engine?
What does the ratio of brake horsepower and indicated horsepower determine in an engine?
What does the ratio of brake horsepower and indicated horsepower determine in an engine?
What is the main difference between a supercharger and a turbocharger?
What is the main difference between a supercharger and a turbocharger?
What is the purpose of an intercooler in an engine?
What is the purpose of an intercooler in an engine?
What does an engine specification sheet typically include?
What does an engine specification sheet typically include?
In terms of engine performance, what does a performance curve show?
In terms of engine performance, what does a performance curve show?
Which of the following parameters is not typically found in piston specifications?
Which of the following parameters is not typically found in piston specifications?
Why are superchargers more commonly used in gasoline engines than turbochargers?
Why are superchargers more commonly used in gasoline engines than turbochargers?
What is the purpose of a turbocharger in an engine?
What is the purpose of a turbocharger in an engine?
How are running mates of pistons determined in an engine?
How are running mates of pistons determined in an engine?
What is the function of an intercooler in an engine system?
What is the function of an intercooler in an engine system?
How does an internal combustion engine firing order affect engine performance?
How does an internal combustion engine firing order affect engine performance?
What does a high-pressure electric pump do in a fuel injection system?
What does a high-pressure electric pump do in a fuel injection system?
Why is piston displacement an important factor in determining an engine's specifications?
Why is piston displacement an important factor in determining an engine's specifications?
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