5.3 - Types of engines
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Practice Questions
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What type of fuel do Spark Ignition engines use?
💡 Hint: Think about common fuels used in cars.
What is the main difference between SI and CI engines?
💡 Hint: Consider how each ignites the fuel.
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SI engines primarily use which type of fuel?
💡 Hint: Think about common passenger vehicles.
Compression Ignition engines are more efficient than Spark Ignition engines.
💡 Hint: Remember how each type of engine ignites fuel.
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Compare and contrast the emissions produced by both SI and CI engines under various operating conditions.
💡 Hint: Look at how fuel efficiency and pollutants relate.
Design an experiment to measure the emissions of SI and CI engines under different loads.
💡 Hint: Consider factors that could influence outcomes.
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