Which of the following statements concerning superchargers is NOT correct?
A)Superchargers must overcome inertia and spin up to speed as the flow of exhaust gas increases
B)Superchargers do not require a waste gate to limit boost
C)A bypass allows the supercharger to idle when extra power is not needed
D)Superchargers improve horsepower and torque

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Superchargers are mechanically driven by the engine's crankshaft, not by exhaust gases, which is the principle of operation for turbochargers. Therefore, they do not need to overcome inertia and spin up as exhaust flow increases.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Superchargers Is NOT Correct