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Purpose of supercharging an engine: select the most complete objective. Context: Supercharging increases intake air density for higher specific output. Choose the correct statement describing why engines are supercharged.

Q: Purpose of supercharging an engine: select the most complete objective. Context: Supercharging increases intake air density for higher specific output. Choose the correct statement describing why engines are supercharged.

Concept/Approach By boosting intake density, supercharging raises the power produced by a given displacement. This enables downsizing (lower mass and space for a given power) and provides higher power on demand. Final Answer All of the above.

Difficulty: Easy

To reduce mass of the engine per brake power
To reduce space occupied by the engine
To increase power output when greater power is required
All of the above

Correct Answer: All of the above

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
By boosting intake density, supercharging raises the power produced by a given displacement. This enables downsizing (lower mass and space for a given power) and provides higher power on demand.

Final Answer
All of the above.

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