Combustion Engines

In an internal combustion engine, chemical energy is converted in to? (Tick all that applies)

• Nuclear energy

• Solar energy

• Kinetic energy

• Heat energy

What type of energy utilizes an external heat source and contains and a working fluid contained internally?

• Internal combustion engine

• external combustion engine

• Jet engine

• Wankel engine

In an internal combustion engine, the third phase of the four stroke cycle is

• Compression

• Power

• Exhaut

• Intake

What engine type utilizes a triangular rotor for translating energy in a cylinder?

• Sterling engine

• Wankel engine

• Jet engine

• Otto engine

For combustion to occur, fuel and (a)   is needed.

What was the first modern internal combustion engine called?

• Lenoire engine

• Wankel engine

• Otto engine

• Jet engine

What is the purpose of the nozzle in the jet engine?

• Generate thrust

• Compress intake air

• Ignition

• Sends in fuel

Which part of the jet engine is responsible for driving the compressor and other accessories?

• Turbine

• Combustor

• Afterburner

• Nozzle

What is he purpose of the spark plug in the Otto engine?

• Compressing

• Ignitting

• Letting in

• Letting out

What is the main heat source in an eternal combustion engine?

• Sunlight

• Coal

• Electricity

• Fuel