MDE 21 Q1

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Question 6:
In a V-type engine with a cross-plane crankshaft, which of the following is a notable design feature?

C) Crankshaft has a straight design without offsets

A) Crankshaft has a single plane arrangement

D) Crankshaft is positioned at a 90-degree angle to the cylinder banks

B) Crankshaft throws are arranged at 90-degree intervals

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Question 1:
What is a common characteristic of a V-type engine with a "cross-plane" crankshaft arrangement?

C) The crankshaft is positioned perpendicular to the cylinder banks.

A) The crankshaft is placed parallel to the cylinder banks.

D) The engine has a single plane crankshaft.

B) The crankshaft has offset throws to balance the engine.

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Question 5:
Which type of V-type engine bottom end arrangement is typically used in performance-oriented engines?

A) Flat-plane crankshaft arrangement

D) Neither type is used in performance engines

C) Both types are equally used

B) Cross-plane crankshaft arrangement

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Question 4:
What is a key advantage of a flat-plane crankshaft in a V-type engine?

A) Increased torque at low RPMs

B) Better engine smoothness at high RPMs

D) Increased fuel efficiency

C) Reduced engine weight

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Question 6:
In which engine configuration would you typically find the crankshaft positioned between the two rows of cylinders?

D) Neither type of engine

A) In-line engine

C) Both types of engines

B) V-type engine

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Question 2:
In a V-type engine with a "flat-plane" crankshaft arrangement, how is the crankshaft designed to achieve balance?

A) The crankshaft has evenly spaced throws to balance the engine.

C) The crankshaft is positioned at a 45-degree angle to the cylinder banks.

D) The crankshaft uses uneven spacing of throws to achieve balance.

B) The crankshaft is equipped with counterweights to reduce vibration.

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Question 3:
Which V-type engine bottom end arrangement is known for better engine balance and reduced vibration?

B) Flat-plane crankshaft arrangement

D) Neither arrangement offers good balance

A) Cross-plane crankshaft arrangement

C) Both arrangements have equal balance

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Question 2:
Which engine type typically offers a more compact design compared to the other?

B) V-type engine

D) Neither is compact

A) In-line engine

C) Both have the same compactness

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Question 3:
Which engine configuration is more likely to have a smoother operation and reduced vibration?

D) Neither is smooth

B) V-type engine

A) In-line engine

C) Both have the same level of vibration

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Question 1:
What is a key characteristic that differentiates a V-type engine from an in-line engine?

B) The type of fuel used

C) The engine's cooling system

A) The arrangement of the engine's cylinders

D) The number of valves per cylinder

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Question 5:
Which engine type is more commonly used in high-performance applications due to its ability to provide more power in a compact space?

D) Neither is used for high performance

C) Both are equally used

B) V-type engine

A) In-line engine

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Question 4:
Which of the following is a common advantage of an in-line engine over a V-type engine?

B) More complex maintenance

C) More compact design

A) Better fuel efficiency

D) Simplicity in design and construction

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