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The function of a piston rod is

to guide motion of the piston rod and to prevent it from bending
to transfer motion from the piston to the cross head
to convert heat energy of the steam into mechanical work
to exhust steam from the cylinder at proper moment

Correct Answer: to transfer motion from the piston to the cross head

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