Explain how the Atkinson cycle engine works more efficiently.
What will be an ideal response?
The Atkinson Cycle engine sacrifices a small amount of power to gain about 7-10% economy. It accomplishes this by holding the intake valve open longer during the compression stroke. This reduces pumping losses that normally would push against the piston on its way up.
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