A connecting rod which is making an angle ϕ with the horizontal has a force Fc in a reciprocating mechanism, the thrust force between piston and cylinder wall is given by
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Fc sin ϕ
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Fc cos ϕ
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Fc / sin ϕ
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Fc / cos ϕ
A connecting rod which is making an angle ϕ with the horizontal has a force Fc in a reciprocating mechanism, the thrust force between piston and cylinder wall is given by