The compression ratio in petrol engine is kept less than in Diesel engine because

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it makes petrol engines lighter

less compression ratio gives better performance

it is just customary to have less compression ratio in petrol engines

higher or equivalent compression ratio in petrol engines is not possible due to pre-ignition

Correct Answer : Option (D) : higher or equivalent compression ratio in petrol engines is not possible due to pre-ignition

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Which of the following terms is used to express Ignition advance?

Crank angle

Time in milliseconds

Millimetres of piston travel before TDC

All of the above

Correct Answer : All of the above

Explanation : Ignition advance can be expressed in terms of any of the following.

Which of the following material is used to make connecting rod?

Forged steel

Tool steel

Cast iron

Mild steel

Correct Answer : Forged steel

Explanation : Connecting rod is made of forged steel.

Which of the following is defined as the escape of burned gases from the combustion chamber past the pistons and into the crankcase?

Gas loss

By pass

Blow by

Passed gas

Correct Answer : Blow by

Explanation : Blow by is the surging of burned gases from the combustion chamber into the crankcase.