Practice mode Inventions

The compression-ignition engine that runs without a spark plug was invented by whom?

Correct answer C. Rudolf Diesel

Explanation

Rudolf Diesel patented the compression-ignition engine in the 1890s. Air is compressed until hot enough to ignite injected fuel, so no spark plug is needed.

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