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Engine

An engine converts fuel into mechanical energy to produce motion, primarily through internal combustion. Key components include the cylinder, piston, spark plug, crankshaft, valves, and fuel injector/carburetor, which work together in a four-stroke cycle to create power. Diesel engines operate similarly but rely on compression ignition instead of a spark plug to ignite the fuel.

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Engine

An engine converts fuel into mechanical energy to produce motion, primarily through internal combustion. Key components include the cylinder, piston, spark plug, crankshaft, valves, and fuel injector/carburetor, which work together in a four-stroke cycle to create power. Diesel engines operate similarly but rely on compression ignition instead of a spark plug to ignite the fuel.

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An engine is a machine that converts fuel into mechanical energy to produce motion.

Here’s a
simple breakdown of how a typical internal combustion engine (like the ones in most cars and
motorcycles) works:

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🔄 The Basic Principle:

It burns fuel (usually petrol or diesel) inside a closed chamber to create tiny explosions. These
explosions push parts of the engine (like pistons), which turn the crankshaft, and that turns the
wheels.

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🔧 Key Components:

1. Cylinder – The chamber where fuel burns.

2. Piston – A movable piece that goes up and down inside the cylinder.

3. Spark Plug – Ignites the fuel-air mixture.

4. Crankshaft – Converts the piston's motion into rotational motion.

5. Valves – Control the intake of air/fuel and the release of exhaust gases.

6. Fuel Injector/Carburetor – Adds the right amount of fuel.

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🌀 The 4-Stroke Cycle (in a petrol engine):

This is the most common type, called the Otto Cycle:


1. Intake Stroke:

The intake valve opens.

The piston moves down.

A mix of air and fuel is drawn into the cylinder.

2. Compression Stroke:

The intake valve closes.

The piston moves up, compressing the fuel-air mixture.

3. Power Stroke:

The spark plug ignites the compressed mixture.

The explosion pushes the piston down, creating power.

4. Exhaust Stroke:

The exhaust valve opens.

The piston moves up again, pushing out the exhaust gases.

Then the cycle repeats.

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🔄 What About Diesel Engines?

They work similarly, but instead of a spark plug:

Air is compressed first (much more than in petrol engines).

Diesel fuel is injected into the hot air, and it ignites on its own (called compression ignition).
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🔚 In Summary:

Fuel + Air → Burnt inside a cylinder → Moves pistons → Rotates crankshaft → Moves vehicle.

Let me know if you want visuals or a breakdown of a specific engine type like electric, hybrid, or
jet engines.

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