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How Does An Engine Work?

2016/7/22
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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This chapter explains the basic principles of how engines work, focusing on the controlled explosions within a cylinder that drive the piston, and how this motion translates to vehicle movement. It also covers the differences between gasoline, diesel, and electric engines.

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Seven-year old Sawyer wants to know: how does an engine work? We learn about chainsaws from Ashleigh Belrose, an instructor the Center for Technology in Essex, Vermont.