Aircraft Engines

What is the main type of engine used in most commercial jet aircraft?

• turbofan engine

• ramjet engine

• propeller engine

• turbojet engine

Which type of engine uses a rotating propeller to generate thrust?

• jet engine

• electric engine

• steam engine

• piston engine

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What is the primary source of power in a turbine engine?

• electricity

• combustion of fuel

• wind

• solar energy

What is the force that propels an aircraft forward called?

• drag

• lift

• gravity

• thrust

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Which component of an aircraft engine compresses incoming air?

• fuel injector

• turbine

• compressor

• exhaust pipe

What is the purpose of the combustion chamber in a jet engine?

• To store excess fuel

• To cool down the engine

• To mix fuel with compressed air and ignite it

• To reduce noise in the engine

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Which type of engine is commonly used in small aircraft and helicopters?

• steam engine

• jet engine

• electric engine

• piston engine

What is the purpose of the turbine in a turbine engine?

• To convert energy from combustion into mechanical energy.

• To increase fuel efficiency.

• To generate electricity.

• To cool down the engine.

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Which component of an aircraft engine converts fuel energy into mechanical energy?

• propeller

• fuel tank

• exhaust pipe

• turbine

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

• To reduce fuel consumption

• To increase thrust

• To control the temperature

• To decrease thrust