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Q: What is the purpose of burning petrol in the engine?
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In a petrol car engine what serves no purpose but without it the engine does not work?

gas


Is burning petrol in a car engine exothermic?

Yes, energy is lost to the environment


What will happen if petrol is used as a fuel in diesel engine?

Petrol or gasoline in a diesel will cause internal engine damage. if petrol is used in diesel engine it may cause explosive sound with burning ....bcz high compression ratio ......


What is burning petrol?

"Burning" petrol is the same as oxidising it, reacting it with oxygen or combusting it.


What is mean by petrol combustion?

The burning of petrol/gasoline.


How is protien like a car engine?

By burning up protein you get energy. Just like engines use petrol.


What engine uses a spark plug to ignite a compressed air-gas mixture?

A spark ignition engine, like your average gasoline/petrol burning car engine.


Does burning petrol release energy?

Petrol is a fossil fuel made from crude oil and burning fossil fuels produce energy so yes burning petrol does release energy.


What is the purpose of the crankshaft in a petrol engine?

The crankshaft converts the linear motion of the piston into rotation of the crankshaft.


Is petrol burning in an engine is it a physical changes?

No,it's a chemical change,because the petrol used can't reversible,also.A considerable amount of heat change is usually involved.


Is burning petrol a reaction?

Yes, it is. The petrol turns into a gas.


Does it affect the car if you put either unleaded or leaded petrol in a car?

It can effect engine performance and fuel burning efficiency.