Which mechanism diminishes an internal combustion engine's efficiency at high RPM?

💡 Explanation

Valve float induces incomplete cylinder filling because the valve springs cannot close the valves fast enough, therefore less air and fuel are inducted, reducing combustion efficiency rather than being due to friction which plays a different role.

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