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Mechanical Engineering · Q91

Internal Combustion Engines (I.C. Engines)

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 91

Q91

In a coil ignition system of petrol engines, a condenser is connected across the contact breaker in order to

A.
Prevent sparking across the gap between the points
B.
Cause more rapid break of the primary current, giving a higher voltage in the secondary circuit
C.
Both (A) and (B)
Answer
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In a coil ignition system of petrol engines, a condenser is connected across the contact breaker in order to:
- Prevent sparking across the gap between the points
- Cause more rapid break of the primary current, giving a higher voltage in the secondary circuit