State the function of the following parts in a heat engine:

a) Crank shaft b) spark plug c) carburettord) kick starter e) inlet valve f) outlet valve

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Answer :

a) Crankshaft converts the linear movement of piston into circular motion.

b) Spark plug is used in petrol engine to ignite the mixture of petrol and air in the cylinder.

c) Carburettorhelps to mix petrol vapours and air in proper proportion.

d) Kick starter is used to provide the initial kinetic energy needed to start the engine.

e) Inlet valve allows the mixture of petrol-air or air into the cylinder.

f) Outlet Valve allows the exhaust gases out of the cylinder.

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