All of the Following Statements Are Correct EXCEPT

question 7

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are correct EXCEPT:

• A)a higher compression ratio can increase an engine's power and fuel economy.
• B)compression ratio has an effect on the amount of power an engine can produce by increasing the thermal efficiency of the engine.
• C)compression pressure is the amount of pressure made by the piston moving up in the cylinder in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa).
• D)higher compression engines produce less exhaust emissions.

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