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Which phenomenon elevates detonation risk when lean burn engine compression ratio excessively increases?

A)Adiabatic compression-induced autoignition
B)Increased convective heat transfer losses
C)Reduced flame propagation turbulence
D)Elevated exhaust gas recirculation rates

💡 Explanation

When compression ratio increases, adiabatic compression raises temperature, causing fuel-air mixture autoignition before spark, leading to detonation. Therefore autoignition is the core mechanism, rather than heat transfer losses, reduced turbulence, or EGR variations, requiring different initial conditions.

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