Practice question
What is the primary difference in the driving mechanism between a supercharger and a turbocharger?
- A supercharger is driven mechanically by the engine's crankshaft via a belt/gear, whereas a turbocharger is driven by the kinetic energy of exhaust gases.
- A turbocharger is driven by the crankshaft, whereas a supercharger is driven by exhaust gases.
- A supercharger is electrically driven, while a turbocharger is hydraulically driven by engine oil.
- There is no difference; both are driven by the crankshaft but operate at different speeds.
Answer: A — A supercharger is driven mechanically by the engine's crankshaft via a belt/gear, whereas a turbocharger is driven by the kinetic energy of exhaust gases.
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