What are the Strokes of the four-stroke cycle?

The four-stroke cycle consists of four distinct strokes: intake, compression, power, and exhaust. During the intake stroke, the piston moves down, drawing in a mixture of air and fuel. In the compression stroke, the piston moves up, compressing this mixture before the spark plug ignites it during the power stroke, which forces the piston down. Finally, in the exhaust stroke, the piston moves back up to expel the burnt gases from the cylinder.