Dwell period
A)is directly proportional to engine speed
B)is inversely proportional to engine speed
C)does not depend on engine speed
D)none of the above

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The dwell period, which refers to the time the ignition points are closed in a distributor, is inversely proportional to engine speed. As the engine speed increases, the time available to charge the ignition coil decreases, thus reducing the dwell period.

Dwell Period