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Old 6th August 2014 | 08:01
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RichardH
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From: Sunny Solihull
According to Rolls Royce book The Jet Engine:-

High-energy ignition is used for starting all jet engines.

It then goes on to state that a high value output (12 joules) is required for relight at high altitudes. However, on contaminated runways as it may be necessary to have continuous ignition for automatic relight then a low value (3-6 joules) is better as it gives longer life to the ignition plugs/unit.

So I should say that B is the correct answer.
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