The subjects and topics that I remember the most have one thing is very common. All those topics are related with something I have seen, something that has happened to me. My propulsion –III rockets concepts became lively when we visited SARC.
All those topics are still fresh in my mind as then, so when the long-awaited launch of Tata's Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000) Nano is around the corner, a thought popped. Seeing the specification of nano at the Wikipedia, I stumbled upon this idea that can be used by anyone studying propulsion-I as a learning experience that he will not forget easily.
As you can see in the cut out of the specification on wikipdeia (listed below), click on the stuff that’s highlighted and you will get wealth of information on that topic. So if you are giving propulsion 1 or just have interest in petrol engine, injector, engine control systems, multi point fuel injection, fuel efficiency, compression ratio, torque, power, rpm ,rack and pinion, ground clearance then just go through the specs of Tata nano and while you are at it click on the links for details of the part.
Utilize this real life example to learn and entrench all those terms in your mind. Studying this way is much more fun and you are more likely to remember this facts than just reading them without this context.
So try it...
TATA NANO technical Specifications (from Wikipedia)
| Engine: | 2 cylinder petrol with Bosch multi-point fuel injection (single injector) all aluminium 33 horsepower (25 kW) 624 cc (38 cu in) |
| Value Motronic engine management platform from Bosch | |
| Compression ratio: 9.5:1 | |
| Layout and Transmission | |
| 4-speed manual transmission | |
| Steering | mechanical rack and pinion |
| Performance | Acceleration: 0-70 km/h (43 mph): 14 seconds |
| Maximum speed: 120 km/h (75 mph)[1] | |
| Fuel efficiency (overall): 20 kilometres per litre (5 litres per 100 kilometres (56 mpg-imp; 47 mpg-US))[2] | |
| Body and dimensions | |
| Suspension, Tires & Brakes | |
| Rear brake: drum | |
| Front track: 1,325 mm (52.2 in) | |
| Rear track: 1,315 mm (51.8 in) | |
| Ground clearance: 180 mm (7.1 in)[2] | |
| Front suspension: McPherson strut with lower A arm | |
| Rear suspension: Independent coil spring | |
| 12-inch wheels[61] | |
