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An early cut-off and a late cut-off are both involved with steam engines. A late cut-off delivers full steam pressure to move the piston through its entire stroke, so as to enable maximum start-up force. An early cut-off has greater thermodynamic efficiency but results in a lower mean effective pressure, which puts less force on the piston and is used for running the engine at higher speeds.

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