Question

In which of the following types of heat engines carburettor is used ?

  1. Both diesel and petrol engines
  2. Steam engine
  3. Petrol engine
  4. Diesel engine

Answer:

Option C: Petrol engine

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Petrol engine”.

A carburettor is used in a petrol engine. It is a device that mixes air with a fine spray of liquid fuel (petrol) to create a combustible mixture that can be ignited in the engine's combustion chamber. Diesel engines, on the other hand, use a different system, typically involving fuel injection rather than a carburettor.