piston assembly

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The piston assembly is an essential component in an internal combustion engine, responsible for transforming the pressure created by burning fuel into mechanical work. It consists of a cylindrical piece called the piston that slides back and forth within the cylinder, driven by the up-and-down motion of a connecting rod attached to a crankshaft. This movement compresses and expels the air-fuel mixture, and ultimately converts heat energy into mechanical power.