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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
An engine is a device that changes _________ energy in fuel to __________ energy.
mechanical, chemical
chemical, mechanical
kinetic, chemical
chemical, kinetic
The bore in which a piston operates is the ________.
Block
Head
Cylinder
Valve train
The engine part that slides back in forth in a cylinder is the _____________.
Valve
Piston
Crankshaft
Camshaft
This links the piston to the crankshaft.
Connecting rod
Camshaft
Valve stem
Piston rings
Converts reciprocating motion into rotating motion.
Camshaft
Piston
Crankshaft
Connecting rod
Which is the correct order of events in an engine?
Intake, Power, Compression, Exhaust
Intake, Power, Exhaust, Compression
Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust
Intake, Exhaust, Power, Compression
In which event is a mixture of fuel and air drawn into the cylinder?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
In which event is the air/fuel mixture compressed into a space and ignited by a spark?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
In which event is the piston driven down by the expansion of the burning air/fuel mixture?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
In which event are the burn gases expelled from the cylinder?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
In a four stroke engine, gasoline must be mixed with the correct amount of _____________.
Water
Oil
Carbon dioxide
Air
The _________ creates the spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture.
spark plug
glow plug
flint
striker
Diesel engines use glow plugs to _______ the compressed air, causing it to combust.
heat
cool
release
compress
A _________ is the full travel of the piston, in either direction.
revolution
turn
cycle
stroke
In a four stroke engine, _____ strokes are needed to complete _____ operating cycle.
2, 1
4, 1
4, 2
2, 4
In a four stroke engine, a piston travels up _____ and down ______.
once, once
twice, twice
once, twice
twice, once
Which valve is open during the intake stroke?
Both
Neither
Intake
Exhaust
Which valve is open during the compression stroke?
Both
Neither
Intake
Exhaust
Which valve is open during the exhaust stroke?
Both
Neither
Intake
Exhaust
During the intake stroke, the piston travels to __________.
top dead center
bottom dead center
the mid-point
none of the above
During a four stroke engine cycle, the crankshaft makes how many rotations?
1
2
3
4
The _______ stores rotational energy and keeps the crankshaft spinning smoothly.
crankshaft
counterweights
flywheel
piston
Gives the engine balance.
Piston
Crankshaft
Block
Counterweights
Two stroke engines complete all events in ______ strokes.
1
2
3
4
Which is NOT true of 2-stroke engines?
Lighter
More powerful
Higher emissions
Can operate at higher speeds
