What Makes Up A Car
and Their Functions
Robert Widener
Engine
The function of a car engine is to convert fuel into mechanical motion, which makes it possible for the car to move. It transforms chemical energy from the fuel into mechanical energy through an internal combustion process.
Transmission
Battery
The purpose of the battery is to supply current to the starter motor, provide current to the ignition system while cranking, to supply additional current when the demand is higher than the alternator can supply and to act as an electrical reservoir.
Car Starter
Carburetor
2.It regulates the ratio of air and fuel
3.It controls the engine's speed.
Alternator
Ignition System
2.It must increase battery voltage to a point where it will overcome the resistance offered by the spark plug gap and fire the plug.
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