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Try this ASVAB-style question.

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Question

Which component ignites the air-fuel mixture in a gasoline engine?

  1. Spark plug
  2. Oil filter
  3. Muffler
  4. Water pump
Reveal answer and explanation

Spark plug

A spark plug creates the spark that ignites the compressed mixture.