Question

What are the essential components of a battery ignition system?

(a) distributor

(b) spark plug

(c) ballast resistor

(d) all of the mentioned

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This interesting question is from Battery Ignition System in chapter Ignition of IC Engine

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) all of the mentioned

To elaborate: The essential components of a battery ignition system are

i) battery

ii) ignition switch

iii) ballast resistor

iv) ignition coil

v) contact breaker

vi) capacitor

vii) distributor

viii) spark plug.