There are 34 cubic inches of space when the piston is at the bottom of the stroke. When the piston is at the top of the stroke, there are 6 cubic inches of space. What is the compression ratio?

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The compression ratio is calculated by dividing the total volume (when the piston is at the bottom) by the clearance volume (when the piston is at the top). Thus, the compression ratio is 34 / 6 = 17/3.

There Are 34 Cubic Inches of Space When the Piston