Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the typical duration for which a spark releases energy in a car engine.

  1. 2 ms

  2. 0.5 ms

  3. 10 ms

  4. 25 ms
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Explanation

A spark in a car engine typically releases energy for approximately 2 milliseconds. This brief duration is sufficient to ignite the fuel-air mixture. Options B (0.5 ms) is too short, while options C (10 ms) and D (25 ms) are too long for an efficient spark discharge.

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