Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Liquid fuels must be atomized to create a fuel-air mixture, this is usually done with a------ in petrol engines.

  1. clutch

  2. fuel injector

  3. carburetor

  4. engine cylinder
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Carburetors are responsible for atomizing liquid fuel in petrol engines by mixing it with air in the correct ratio before combustion. The carburetor uses venturi effect to break fuel into tiny droplets, creating a combustible mixture. Clutch is for transmission engagement, fuel injectors perform similar function in modern engines but carburetors were the standard in older petrol engines, and engine cylinder is where combustion happens.

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