Question 101Motor Plants - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is C) opening chamber. The "W" in the illustration MO-0112 is correctly referred to as the opening chamber. This is the chamber in a marine engine where the intake of the air-fuel mixture occurs, allowing it to enter the cylinder during the opening of the intake valve. This opening chamber is a critical part of the engine's operation, as it facilitates the proper intake of the air-fuel mixture, which is then compressed and ignited to generate power. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the specific component indicated by the letter "W" in the illustration. The upper sliding piston chamber, closing chamber, and parting chamber are not the correct terms for this particular engine component.