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Brayton cycle

physical science Maturity 11-13

Some engines use air to move.

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Brayton cycle.svg
They pull air in first. Then they add fuel to it. The air gets very hot. This makes the engine work. This helps big jet planes fly.
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George B Selden driving automobile in 1905.jpg
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