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Unit Plan
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Ignition Coil

For Students 9th - 10th
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and learn about the ignition coil, a type of step-up transformer, key (no pun intended) to the operation of your car. (Java tutorial)
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Handout
Learn Engineering

Learn Engineering: Diesel Engine vs. Petrol Engine

For Students 11th - 12th
This video and article explore the differences and the similarities between petrol and diesel engines. The article discusses all topics found in the video. [4:06]
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Interactive
Colorado State University

Csu: Four Stroke Fuel Air Otto Cycle Gasoline (C7 H17)

For Students 9th - 10th
A Java applet which allows the visitor to investigate the physical parameters associated with the individual strokes of a 4-stroke gasoline engine. Visitors enter parameters such as exhaust temperature, fuel ratio, and ambient pressure...