Engine piston in a car: What is it and how does it work?

During the power stroke of an internal combustion engine, the energy that is contained in the fuel is converted into heat and pressure in the cylinder in a very short time. This is a very explosive process resulting in the temperature and pressure values in the cylinder to increase dramatically in just a fraction of a sechnd.

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