4.3 - Factors Affecting Volume Measurement
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What happens to air density at higher altitudes?
💡 Hint: Think about how breathing feels at high altitudes.
What does a turbocharger do?
💡 Hint: Remember how turbocharged engines perform better under pressure.
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What is the primary effect of altitude on internal combustion engines?
💡 Hint: Consider how it feels to breathe at high altitudes.
True or False: Turbochargers are used to decrease air intake at high altitudes.
💡 Hint: Think about how supercharging enhances performance.
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Given a bulldozer with a base horsepower of 200 at sea level, determine the probable horsepower at 10,000 feet elevation. Use a reduction of 3% per 1,000 feet to calculate.
💡 Hint: Apply the percentage reduction effectively, multiplying its effect on the base horsepower.
If a construction team shifts operations from sea level to a mountain site, which performance metrics should they consider adjusting in their plans?
💡 Hint: Consider all factors affecting machinery performance in new environments.
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