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The source of thermal energy in an internal combustion engine is from a combination of pressure (the piston compressing the air/fuel mixture), ignition of air/fuel mixture by spark plug (largest contributor), and friction of moving parts inside the engine.

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Is a lawnmower an internal combustion engine?

If the lawnmower is not electric powered then is is probably operated by an internal combustion engine (petrol or diesel. Oddly enough, very early lawnmowers were steam powered, which means they were examples of external combustion engines.


The waste products of combustion leave the internal combustion engine through the?

The waste products of combustion leave the internal combustion engine through the exhaust valve.


Difference between internal combustion engines and external combustion engines?

Internal combustion engines burn fuel inside the engine to generate power, while external combustion engines burn fuel outside the engine and use the resulting heat to create power, such as in steam engines. Internal combustion engines are more common in vehicles due to their compact size and efficiency, while external combustion engines are used in specific applications like power plants and some marine propulsion systems.


What device mixes air and petrol for the internal combustion engine?

The device that mixes air and petrol for the internal combustion engine is the carburetor. It controls the air-fuel ratio to ensure efficient combustion in the engine.


How much energy is released during the internal combustion of diesel?

The energy released during the internal combustion of diesel fuel varies, but typically ranges from 32-36 megajoules per liter of diesel fuel burned. This energy is released in the form of heat, which is used to power the engine in diesel vehicles.

Related Questions

In an internal combustion engine what is used as a source of thermal energy?

combustion


An internal combustion engine converts what into mechanical energy?

Thermal Energy


What internal combustion engine converts into mechanical energy?

Thermal Energy


Identify the source of thermal energy in an internal combustion engine?

In an internal combustion engine fuel is burned in a combustion chamber or cylinder inside the engine


Internal combustion engine uses what kind of energy?

An internal combustion engine converts chemical energy into Thermal Energy, and converts thermal energy into mechanical energy via the pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft .


What source of thermal energy does an internal combustion engine use?

burning fuel


Transfers thermal energy to move pistons that provides power?

A combustion engine transfers thermal energy to move one or more pistons that provide power. An example of a combustion engine is an engine in a car.


What type of energy is converted to energ of motion in an internal combustion engine?

In an internal combustion engine, the provided energy is chemical energy. By means of combustion it is transformed into heat energy. This heat energy is transformed in to motion/kinetic energy in an internal combustion engine.


A device that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy is a?

This is a heat engine, they come in various types such as internal combustion, external combustion, steam turbines, gas turbines, etc.


When does energy transform?

You can transform thermal energy to electrical energy in a power plant, chemical energy to mechanical energy in an internal combustion engine, or nuclear energy into thermal energy in a nuclear reactor. These are just three examples.


What is the source of thermal energy in an internal combustion chamber?

The output of every internal combustion engine is usually thought of as kinetic energy, but as a byproduct, thermal energy also is expelled as a result of the combustion of hydrocarbons. The primary fuel source. Additionally, much kinetic energy is also lost as a result of friction thereby also creating a thermal energy. So although the sources of both seem different, there would be no friction without first there being kinetic energy as a result of the combustion of hydrocarbon and oxygen.


What is a motor converts thermal energy to mechanical energy?

A motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical energy is called a heat engine. Heat engines operate by using a temperature difference to generate work, such as a steam engine or an internal combustion engine. The thermal energy is converted into mechanical energy through the expansion of a working fluid.