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What is the purpose of a flywheel in an engine?
What is the purpose of a flywheel in an engine?
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A flywheel is used to store rotational energy and smooth out the power delivery of an engine. It helps to maintain a consistent angular velocity, despite the intermittent power output from the engine, by storing energy when the engine’s power output is high and releasing it when the power output is low.