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To reduce the sound of the explosions produced inside the engine
The main function of a vehicle's silencer, located in its exhaust pipe, is to reduce the sound of the explosions produced inside the engine, thereby reducing the noise it causes.
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To make the vehicle run at higher revs
To reduce the sound of the explosions produced inside the engine
To reduce the number of harmful gases expelled by the engine
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