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Draw turning moment diagram for four stroke petrol engine and explain it in brief.

Question: 

Draw turning moment diagram for four stroke petrol engine and explain it in brief.

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During suction stroke, negative loop is formed as pressure inside engine cylinder is less than atmospheric pressure. During compression stroke, work is done on gases therefore higher negative loop is formed. During expansion or power stroke, fuel burn & gases expand therefore large positive loop is formed & during this stroke we get work output. During exhaust stroke, work is done on the gas to expel it out of cylinder, hence negative loop is formed.