Question

In a capacitor discharge ignition system, which one of the following components perfroms the same job that the breaker points do in a non-electronic ignition system A. A diode B. A capacitor C A trigger coil D. A charging coil

Answer 1

Answer:
(Option C)

Trigger Coil

Explanation: The breaker points in a non-electronic ignition system are responsible for opening and closing the circuit, which creates a high voltage spark to ignite the fuel mixture in the engine. In a capacitor discharge ignition system, the trigger coil serves the same purpose. When the engine rotates, the trigger coil generates an alternating current (AC) signal. This AC signal is then sent to the capacitor, which stores electrical energy. When the engine's piston reaches the top of its stroke, a signal is sent to the trigger coil to momentarily interrupt the current flow. This causes the magnetic field in the coil to collapse, releasing a high voltage spark from the capacitor. This spark ignites the fuel mixture in the engine