Practice question

What is the purpose of the spark plug gap (electrode gap) in a petrol engine?

To filter dust out of the combustion chamber
To provide the space across which the high-voltage spark jumps to ignite the air-fuel mixture
To cool the spark plug electrode
To measure the engine oil level

Answer: B — To provide the space across which the high-voltage spark jumps to ignite the air-fuel mixture

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