When fuel is added to the exhaust (burnt) gases in a jet engine combustion takes place. Some facts are mentioned here about this combustion. Pick the false one?

It increases the intake of oxygen from the air

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It reduces fuel consumption

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It gives additional thrust

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It is known as 'after burning'

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Solution

The correct option is A It increases the intake of oxygen from the air
When fuel is added to exhaust gases in a jet, engine combustion takes place to release energy so that it gives additional thrust to increase efficiency of the engine.

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