Air-petrol ratio in an automotive petrol engine is around ________________?

Correct answer: A. 14 : 1

  • A. 14 : 1
  • B. 22 : 1
  • C. 25 : 1
  • D. 4 : 1

Explanation

Petrol engines operate near the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio of about 14.7:1 by mass, commonly rounded to 14:1. This provides approximately enough oxygen for complete combustion of the fuel.

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