Write the differences in the compression process in ideal four-stroke engine cycles and real four-stroke engine cycles.
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This results in a higher compression ratio and a higher efficiency of the engine. However, in real four-stroke engine cycles, some heat is lost to the surroundings during the compression stroke, which reduces the compression ratio and the efficiency of the Show more…
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