Assignment Help, Combustion Engine

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The discussion centers on finding articles about how combustion engines incorporate physics principles. Key areas of focus include thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, torque, and friction. Resources like HowStuffWorks are recommended for understanding internal combustion engines. The conversation emphasizes that studying an engine provides insights into various physics concepts. Overall, combustion engines serve as practical examples of physics in action.
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Hello,
I have been assigned to do an information search on the Combustion Engine.
I have to find 5-10 articles detailing how combustion engines incorporate physics principles. I have looked around for articles but haven't found much. What principles are incorporated in the combustion engine.

Thankyou
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Thermodynamics and heat transfer.
 
Howstuffworks.com has a great section on IC engines. Everything about an engine is a lesson in physics. Everything about a car is a lesson in physics!

Cylinders - thermodynamics
drive shaft - mechanics, torque, rotational mechanics
wheels - friction, more mechanics

It's just one big mechanics and thermodynamics lesson sitting under the hood.
 

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