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What is one effect of applying carburetor heat?

Choices

  • It increases engine power and leans the mixture

    Carburetor heat reduces power and enriches the mixture; it does neither of these.

  • It reduces engine power and enriches the mixturecorrect

    Warmer, less dense air reduces power and makes the mixture richer.

  • It has no effect on power or mixture

    Carburetor heat measurably affects both power and mixture.

  • It shuts off fuel to the engine

    Carburetor heat routes warm air; it does not cut fuel.

Why

Applying carburetor heat routes warmer, less dense air to the carburetor, which reduces power and enriches the mixture while melting or preventing ice.

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