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The bottom of the piston is connected to the crankshaft. This is what is moved by the piston. The top of the piston is a chamber in which gas is ignited to push the piston down. There are 4 cycles in most engines (like car engines.) If you want to know more, including specifics, go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four-stroke_engine
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Does the pistons of a car move when the car is not moving?
it depends. if the car isn't moving, but the engine is still on, then yes the pistons are moving. if the engine is off, and the car isn't moving, then the pistons are still.
How a hydrogen car works?
You have hydrogen heat it up it make the pistons move and the car moves.
What determines the way a Nascar car moves?
the engine has pistons when they put gas in it the pistons move up and Dow causing tiny explosions that make the car move and releases carbon monoxide gas that burn the ozone layer
How does burning gas in the engine of a car cause the car to move?
The expansion of the heat from the combustion of the fuel drives the pistons.
Transfers thermal energy to move pistons that provides power?
A combustion engine transfers thermal energy to move one or more pistons that provide power. An example of a combustion engine is an engine in a car.
If a car has zero horse power can it still run and move?
No, it cant move or even turn on, because if the pistons move then that's horse power.
What are pistons made of?
Pistons are car parts often made out of a metal like stainless steel. These pistons are meant to move under high friction and must be a metal that can withstand the heat. +++ They are usually made of aluminium-alloy.
Why engine shakes?
your car either is a powerful and the pistons move rapidly and strong or u dont have bolts tightned enough
How many pistons did the fastest car have?
It had a turbine engine, not a motor with pistons.
What determines the final firing order on a normal car engine?
The way the crankshaft is built. Which controls the order that the pistons move up and down.
Which NBA team was named after a car part?
The Detroit Pistons, if you meant to say car part.
What are some examples of reciprocation motion?
A car
