ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Supercharger

Imagine you have a toy car that you can push around with your hand. When you push the car, it goes faster but then it slows down when you stop pushing it. A supercharger is like having a magical helper that pushes the car for you all the time, so it goes really, really fast!

In a real car, the engine uses air to create power. More air means more power. A supercharger is a special tool that helps the engine get more air, which makes it go faster. It fits onto the top of the engine and takes in air, compresses it, and then pushes it into the engine's cylinders. This extra air makes the engine work harder and make more power.

So, just like your toy car with a helper, a supercharger helps your real car go faster by pushing more air into the engine. With a supercharger, your car can go faster, accelerate more quickly, and perform better overall.
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