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  1. In a spark ignition engine working on the ideal Otto cycle, the compression ratio is 5.5. The work output per cycle (i.e., area of the P – V diagram) is equal to 23.625 × 105 × VcJ, where Vc is the clearance volume in m3. The indicated mean effective pressure is
    1. 4.295 bar
    2. 5.250 bar
    3. 86.870 bar
    4. 106.300 bar
Correct Option: B

V1
= 5.5
Vc

V1 = 5.5 Vc
Vs = V1 – Vc
Vs = 4.5 Vc
work output = 23.625 × 105 × Vc Joules
mep =
23.625 × 105 Vc
= 5.25 × 105 Pa = 5.250 bar
4.5 Vc



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