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 Welcome to start your engines! Engines accompany us in our daily life. No other technical device has influenced humanity more. In this website, you will take a long journey from steam engines to modern engines. You'll also have access to animations that will facilitate your understanding of the mode of operation of engines. So let's start your engines! Physics The physics, and first of all the thermodynamics, are the basics that let an engine work. In this part you learn about the laws of physics that are important in engines. thermodynamics-tour Technology In this main part, the different types of engines are discussed. Physical basic knowledge is just partly necessary, so you can start right here. Many illustrations and animations explain the processes. Steam engines-tour Combustion engines-tour Inventors Get to know the scientists, inventors and engineers that made the development of engines possible Biographies-tour Society The engines have changed the world and also the society. Here, the influence on humanity and environment are discussed. discussed. Society-tour Activities This site gives you big possibilities to take part in this site. Make experiments, discuss with others about engines or add your own documents and links to the site, make quizes and more. About See who's behind start your engines! and what references are used in the site. © 2000 by ThinkQuest team C006011 | |