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maychende

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Why does a diesel engine have a characteristic knock?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is torque?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



Jadwiga9

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Answer to Question 1

The knock sound comes from the timing in the ignition. The spark plug sets off the combustion at the
same time on each power stroke.



Answer to Question 2

Torque refers to the turning power of an engine or other machine, and is measured in foot-pounds or
horsepower.




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