Why Are Airplane Engines So Big?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are larger engines generally more efficient than smaller ones?
They produce more noise.
They are easier to manufacture.
They have a larger fan that provides more thrust.
They consume more fuel.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason pure jet engines are inefficient?
They are too heavy.
They require a lot of maintenance.
They expel exhaust at very high speeds.
They are not powerful enough.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does accelerating a large amount of air a little bit help in engine efficiency?
It makes the engine lighter.
It reduces noise pollution.
It increases the speed of the aircraft.
It provides the same momentum boost with less energy.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if an engine is made too small?
It becomes more efficient.
It reduces drag.
It needs to accelerate air more, wasting energy.
It produces more thrust.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the estimated ideal diameter for a jet engine?
5 meters
4 meters
2 meters
3 meters
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