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What type of engine does a Bugatti Chiron use
w16
Twin Turbo v12
v12
w12
None of the above
What engine is used for most Base model Nissans?
1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine
Xtronic CVT® with Manual Shift Mode
CVT
2.5-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
A car engine's job is to
convert fuel into heat
convert fuel into motion
convert fuel into exhaust
In a car engine's cylinder, valves let fuel in and exhaust out.
The _________ moves these valves
camshaft
timing belt
distributor
A turbocharger is....
a set of gears that makes the wheels turn faster
a turbine that compresses the air traveling into the engine
an injector that delivers fuel to the engine faster
When you turn the key to a car, the starter motor...
sends electricity to the spark plugs, starting ignition
sends electricity to the fuel pump, forcing the car to start
spins the engine a few revolutions, starting the combustion process
Modern cars use internal combustion engines, but some early models used external combustion engines.
What is one example of an external combustion engine?
steam engine
firecracker engine
hydroponic engine
Why don't we use steam engines for cars anymore?
They set off too many smoke alarms.
They smelled too bad.
They aren't as efficient.
What's another name for the four-stroke engine cycle?
Otto cycle
Tesla cycle
compression cycle
What are the three common ways to arrange an engine's cylinder?
V-6, V-8, HEMI
inline, V, flat
inline, flat, rotary
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