Why do most diesel engines tend to be undersquare?

A. To produce high compression ratios.
B. Turbocharging is easier to accomplish in undersquare engines.
C. To increase thermal efficiency therefore reducing rejected heat.
D. It cost less to make undersquared engines.


Answer: A

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