Reciprocating Engines Part 1

An engine is:

• a device that converts energy into mechanical power

• a type of vehicle

• a tool for cooking

• a musical instrument

What does a typical engine do?

• It powers a vehicle.

• It cooks food.

• It cleans the house.

• It plays music.

An internal combustion engine is:

• a type of engine that burns fuel within the engine itself

• a type of engine that uses electric power

• a type of engine that operates using steam

• a type of engine that is powered by solar energy

Where does the entire combustion process occur?

• In the combustion chamber

• In the fuel tank

• In the exhaust pipe

• In the air filter

Which of the following types of motor vehicles use internal combustion engines?

• Electric cars

• Bicycles

• Diesel trucks

• Solar-powered vehicles

What is a reciprocating engine?

• A type of engine that uses rotary motion

• A type of engine that uses linear motion

• A type of engine that uses reciprocating motion

• A type of engine that uses oscillating motion

The up-and-down motion of the pistons:

• generates electricity

• drives the crankshaft

• produces sound

• controls the temperature

Which type of aviation airplanes commonly use reciprocating engines?

• Commercial jets

• Military fighter jets

• General aviation aircraft

• Helicopters

Which of the following is an example of a machine that uses a reciprocating engine?

• Car

• Bicycle

• Electric Fan

• Solar Panel

Combustion is a process of:

• burning something

• freezing something

• melting something

• evaporating something