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Mechanical Engineering · Q53

Internal Combustion Engines (I.C. Engines)

Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 53

Q53

The cam shaft of a four stroke I.C. engine running at 1500 rpm will run at

A.
1500 rpm
B.
750 rpm
Answer
C.
3000 rpm
D.
Any value independent of engine speed

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The camshaft is either chain or gear driven from the crankshaft. Because the engine is a four stroke, the camshaft will rotate at half the speed of the crankshaft. The cam shaft of a four stroke I.C. engine running at 1500 rpm will run at 750 rpm