Practice question

How is ignition achieved in a standard diesel engine compared to a petrol engine?

  1. Diesel engines use high-voltage spark plugs to ignite the fuel.
  2. Diesel engines rely on the heat of highly compressed air in the cylinder to ignite the injected fuel.
  3. Diesel engines inject hot water to ignite the fuel chemically.
  4. Diesel engines use exhaust gas recirculation to ignite the mixture.

Answer: B — Diesel engines rely on the heat of highly compressed air in the cylinder to ignite the injected fuel.

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