WorksheetsEngines
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
An engine is a device that changes _________ energy in fuel to __________ energy.
mechanical, chemical
chemical, mechanical
kinetic, chemical
chemical, kinetic
In a four stroke engine, gasoline must be mixed with the correct amount of _____________.
Water
Oil
Carbon dioxide
Air
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
The _______ stores rotational energy and keeps the crankshaft spinning smoothly.
crankshaft
counterweights
flywheel
piston
Which valve is open during the compression stroke?
Both
Neither
Intake
Exhaust
During a four stroke engine cycle, the crankshaft makes how many rotations?
1
2
3
4
Two stroke engines complete all events in ______ strokes.
1
2
3
4
This links the piston to the crankshaft.
Connecting rod
Camshaft
Valve stem
Piston rings
A _________ is the full travel of the piston, in either direction.
revolution
turn
cycle
stroke
In which event is the piston driven down by the expansion of the burning air/fuel mixture?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
In which event is a mixture of fuel and air drawn into the cylinder?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
Converts reciprocating motion into rotating motion.
Camshaft
Piston
Crankshaft
Connecting rod
In which event is the air/fuel mixture compressed into a space and ignited by a spark?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
In which event are the burn gases expelled from the cylinder?
Intake
Compression
Power
Exhaust
Diesel engines use glow plugs to _______ the compressed air, causing it to combust.
heat
cool
release
compress
Which is NOT true of 2-stroke engines?
Lighter
More powerful
Higher emissions
Can operate at higher speeds
The bore in which a piston operates is the ________.
Block
Head
Cylinder
Valve train
Gives the engine balance.
Piston
Crankshaft
Block
Counterweights
