Cylinder (engine) facts for kids
Four-stroke cycle (Otto cycle)
A cylinder is the central working part of an engine, the space in which a piston travels. Mostly several cylinders are arranged side by side in an engine block.
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Cylinder (and piston) in a double-acting steam engine
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Cross-section of a cylinder, along with the valves, spark plug, piston and connecting rod
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See also
In Spanish: Cilindro (motor) para niños
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