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What is the purpose of the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine?
What is the purpose of the crankshaft in an internal combustion engine?
- To convert the up-and-down motion of the pistons into rotary motion (correct)
- To ignite the air-fuel mixture
- To control the flow of air and fuel into the cylinders
- To generate power by burning fuel
What is the function of the valves in an internal combustion engine?
What is the function of the valves in an internal combustion engine?
- To control the flow of air and fuel into the cylinders and exhaust gases out of the cylinders (correct)
- To convert the up-and-down motion of the pistons into rotary motion
- To compress the air-fuel mixture
- To generate power by burning fuel
What is the result of the power stroke in the four-stroke cycle?
What is the result of the power stroke in the four-stroke cycle?
- The piston moves downward, generating power (correct)
- The intake valve closes
- The exhaust valve opens
- The air-fuel mixture is compressed
What type of engine uses a spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture?
What type of engine uses a spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture?
What happens during the intake stroke in the four-stroke cycle?
What happens during the intake stroke in the four-stroke cycle?
What is the purpose of the cylinders in an internal combustion engine?
What is the purpose of the cylinders in an internal combustion engine?
Study Notes
Overview
- An internal combustion engine is a type of engine that generates power by burning fuel, typically gasoline or diesel, inside a combustion chamber within the engine.
- It is a key component of most modern vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
Basic Components
- Cylinders: Chambers where the fuel is burned and the power is generated.
- Pistons: Moving parts that reciprocate in the cylinders, driven by the explosive force of combustion.
- Crankshaft: Converts the up-and-down motion of the pistons into rotary motion.
- Camshaft: Operates the valves that allow air and fuel into the cylinders and exhaust gases out of the cylinders.
- Valves: Control the flow of air and fuel into the cylinders and exhaust gases out of the cylinders.
Four-Stroke Cycle
- Intake stroke: Air and fuel are drawn into the cylinder through the intake valve.
- Compression stroke: The intake valve closes, and the air-fuel mixture is compressed by the piston.
- Power stroke: The spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture, causing the piston to move downward.
- Exhaust stroke: The exhaust valve opens, and the piston pushes the exhaust gases out of the cylinder.
Types of Internal Combustion Engines
- Spark Ignition Engine: Uses a spark plug to ignite the air-fuel mixture, commonly used in gasoline-powered vehicles.
- Compression Ignition Engine: Uses the heat generated by compressing air to ignite the fuel, commonly used in diesel-powered vehicles.
- Rotary Engine: Uses a rotary design instead of traditional pistons and cylinders, commonly used in some sports cars.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Advantages:
- High power-to-weight ratio
- Low cost
- Wide range of fuel options
Disadvantages:
- Low efficiency
- High emissions
- Noise and vibration
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Test your knowledge of internal combustion engines, including their components, four-stroke cycle, and types such as spark ignition and compression ignition engines. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of internal combustion engines.
