Suppose the exhaust system on a heat engine is not functioning properly. Which statement best explains how this will affect the engine?

The exhaust system carries burned gases out of the engine and releases them into the surrounding air. If it is not functioning properly, those gases will not be discharged normally. Combustion and expansion can still occur, and the exhaust system does not control the fuel-air mixture entering the cylinder or its temperature during compression.

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