Question

What is value of ‘n’, if there is no missing cycle, in brake power when it is applied as double acting, two stroke engines?

(a) 2N

(b) N

(c) N/2

(d) 4N

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This question is from I.C Engine in section Internal Combustion Engine of Farm Machinery

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) 2N

The explanation: Brake power is the actual work output of an engine or the actual work available at the crankshaft or flywheel. It is also called shaft power and is given by:

B.P.= \(\frac{2πnT}{60000}\) KW.