Question

If detonation is allowed to persist under extreme conditions or over many engine cycles, engine parts can be damaged or destroyed.

(a) True

(b) False

I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My doubt stems from Abnormal Combustion topic in section Combustion and Combustion Chambers of IC Engine

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) True

The best I can explain: Yes, detonation leads to the damage of engine parts.