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An engine is a device for converting stored
energy into useful work or movement. Most
engines use a fuel as their energy store. The
fuel is burnt to produce heat energy-hence
the name `heat engine', which is then
converted into movement. Heat engines can be
classified according to the fuel they use
(petrol engine or diesel engine), or
according to whether the fuel is burnt inside
(internal combustion engine) or outside
(steam engine).
Subject by: Robert Small