The brake power of a diesel engine, keeping other parameters constant, can be increased by

A Decreasing the density of intake air
B Increasing the temperature of intake air
C Increasing the pressure of intake air
D Decreasing the pressure of intake air

Correct Answer: Increasing the pressure of intake air

The brake power of a diesel engine, keeping other parameters constant, can be increased by Increasing the pressure of intake air
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