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What is the main function of an internal combustion engine?
What is the main function of an internal combustion engine?
- To cool down the working fluid flow circuit
- To transform chemical energy into kinetic energy (correct)
- To store potential energy
- To generate electricity
Who is credited with creating the first commercially successful internal combustion engine?
Who is credited with creating the first commercially successful internal combustion engine?
- Rudolf Diesel
- James Watt
- Nicolaus Otto
- Étienne Lenoir (correct)
What component does the force produced by combustion typically move in a piston engine?
What component does the force produced by combustion typically move in a piston engine?
- Pistons (correct)
- Rotor
- Nozzle
- Turbine blades
What is the working fluid in an internal combustion engine?
What is the working fluid in an internal combustion engine?
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When was the first modern internal combustion engine, known as the Otto engine, created?
When was the first modern internal combustion engine, known as the Otto engine, created?
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Study Notes
Internal Combustion Engine Overview
- The main function of an internal combustion engine is to convert chemical energy from fuel into mechanical energy.
Development of Internal Combustion Engine
- The first commercially successful internal combustion engine was created by Nikolaus August Otto.
Components and Working
- The force produced by combustion typically moves the piston in a piston engine.
- The working fluid in an internal combustion engine is air and fuel mixture, which is ignited inside the combustion chamber.
Historical Background
- The first modern internal combustion engine, known as the Otto engine, was created in 1876.
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