Physics PYQ 45 of 144 · Thermo

In which of the following types of heat engines carburetor is used?

  1. ABoth diesel and petrol engines
  2. BSteam engine
  3. CPetrol engine
  4. DDiesel engine

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Correct answer: (c) Petrol engine

Explanation

A carburetor mixes air and fuel for combustion in a spark-ignition (petrol) engine.

It atomises petrol into fine droplets, the mix burning via a spark plug.

Diesel engines use no carburetor; fuel is injected into compressed air (compression ignition).

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