Q. In a diesel engine the high temperature needed to ignite the fuel is achieved by-
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
Compressing air in the cylinder
Explanation:
A diesel engine works on the principle of compression ignition. Air is compressed to a very high pressure, causing its temperature to rise. When diesel fuel is injected into this hot compressed air, it ignites automatically.
Explanation by: Roshan
A diesel engine works on the principle of compression ignition. Air is compressed to a very high pressure, causing its temperature to rise. When diesel fuel is injected into this hot compressed air, it ignites automatically.