<Ul> <Li> A phase of the engine 's cycle ( eg compression stroke , exhaust stroke ) , during which the piston travels from top to bottom or vice-versa . </Li> <Li> The type of power cycle used by a piston engine ( eg two - stroke engine , four - stroke engine ) . </Li> <Li> `` Stroke length '' , the distance travelled by the piston in each cycle . The stroke length - along with bore diameter - determines the engine 's displacement . </Li> </Ul>
what component of the engine determines the stroke
phase of the engine 's cycle type of power cycle used the distance travelled by the piston in each cycle