Physics of an internal combustion engine.

[underpowered]

well i have to doa final project in my science class, any topic i would like as long as i can link it to either chemistry, physics, geoolgogy, or earth science.

What is the best way to link an internal combustion engine to physics so i can use it for my topic. as long as i can come up with a reason, my teacher will let me use any topic i would like. Remember, it is only a basic class so i cannot go to in depth so it has to be a fairly simple reason. i have more coplex reasoning already, but it is beyond this class so i need some way to simplify my reasoning.

thanks for any help.

[premiumtommy]

oh man the ides are numerous.

simple torque or bhp equations to vehicle weight ratios and overall power

you have the air fuel to power equations

cylinder size to power output

cam timing equations to relative power

numerous gear ratios depending on the motor you are discussing

or you could even figure how strong and where the engine mounts need to be to support the weight and torque of the engine

[400exrider707]

Pressure and volume with different cam/piston combos would be interesting

[underpowered]

Originally posted by premiumtommy
oh man the ides are numerous.

simple torque or bhp equations to vehicle weight ratios and overall power

you have the air fuel to power equations

cylinder size to power output

cam timing equations to relative power

numerous gear ratios depending on the motor you are discussing

or you could even figure how strong and where the engine mounts need to be to support the weight and torque of the engine

great idea's but most are to technicalfor this class. and on the other end, the simple Tq. Vs. HP would be to simple and more math realated than physics related.

air/fuel though could be easily connected to chemistry, that may work.

[Ralph]

compression ratios?