How the efficiency of the SI engine is affected by the specific heat ratio (γ) of the working fluid? a. the efficiency of the engine increases with increase in specific heat ratio (γ) of the working fluid b. the efficiency of the engine decreases with increase in specific heat ratio (γ) of the working fluid c. the efficiency of the engine does not affected by change in specific heat ratio (γ) of the working fluid d. none of the above

How the efficiency of the SI engine is affected by the specific heat ratio (γ) of the working fluid? a. the efficiency of the engine increases with increase in specific heat ratio (γ) of the working fluid b. the efficiency of the engine decreases with increase in specific heat ratio (γ) of the working fluid c. the efficiency of the engine does not affected by change in specific heat ratio (γ) of the working fluid d. none of the above  
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