Day 7 Progress Check Flashcards
(10 cards)
Which component is not typically involved in calculating engine displacement?
Fuel injector size
If a cylinder has a bore of 5.125 inches, what is the radius?
2.5625 inches
For the Lycoming IO-320 engine, how is the bore diameter related to displacement?
A larger bore diameter increases the displacement.
What is the volume of a cylinder with an area of 20.63 square inches and a height of 3.875 inches?
79.94 cubic inches
What is the significance of the stroke in an engine’s operation?
It is the distance traveled by the piston from Top Dead Center to Bottom Dead Center.
What is the unit of measurement for engine displacement?
Cubic inches
What formula is used to calculate horsepower?
Horsepower (Force x Distance/ 33,000 x Time)
How do you calculate the area of a cylinder?
Area = πr²
How is horsepower (hp) defined?
1 hp is the ability to perform work at a rate of 550 ft-lb per second
What is the formula for calculating work?
Work = Force x Distance
