Chemistry · Enthalpies of bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomization, sublimation, phase transition, hydration, ionization and solution

When fuel is added to the exhaust (burnt) gases in a jet engine combustion takes

When fuel is added to the exhaust (burnt) gases in a jet engine combustion takes place. Some facts are mentioned here about this combustion. Pick the false one?

  • A. It increases the intake of oxygen from the air
  • B. It reduces fuel consumption
  • C. It gives additional thrust
  • D. It is known as 'after burning'

Step-by-step solution

Afterburning involves injecting fuel into the exhaust stream and igniting it to produce additional thrust. This process increases fuel consumption, not reduces it. Therefore, option B is false. Options A, C, and D are true: afterburning does not increase oxygen intake (it uses leftover oxygen), it provides additional thrust, and it is known as afterburning.
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