What is the professional term for the accelerator pedal?
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The professional term for the accelerator pedal is the throttle pedal. Below is an introduction to related content: 1. Accelerator pedal: The accelerator pedal, an essential device for regulating the fuel supply to the carburetor or fuel pump, is professionally known as the throttle pedal, also referred to as the accelerator. Its operation is linked to the accelerator pedal. 2. Other pedals: The handbrake is called the parking brake, the foot brake is known as the service brake, and the clutch is a necessary assembly for separating and combining the power output of the engine with movement or kinetic energy transmission, professionally termed the clutch. Its operation is linked to the clutch pedal. Below are extended details about the accelerator pedal: 1. Alternative names for the accelerator pedal: The accelerator pedal is also known as the "throttle" or "butterfly valve." It refers to the control device that regulates the engine's power (thrust). 2. Determining power: In piston aircraft engines, the accelerator pedal controls the opening of the carburetor's butterfly valve to regulate the cylinder's filling volume, thereby determining the engine's output power.