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combustion engine.

Discuss the thermodynamics of the Otto cycle for a combustionengine.

Why does the efficiency depend on the compression ratio?

What is the problem with that? Why is the Otto cycle better thana steam engine? Or, what is the main innovation

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Thermodynamic Cycles used in internal combustion gasoline powered engines The first such engine was built by the German engineer Otto in 1861 The Otto cycle consists of four strokes of the piston for each explosion    See Answer
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