Q:

Which of the following statement about stuffing box (in a reciprocating steam engine) is TRUE?

A) Stuffing box is the casing which engine assembly is placed B) Stuffing box guides the crank shaft
C) Stuffing box provides a steam-tight hole for the piston rod to pass through, to prevent steam leakage D) Stuffing box serves no purpose during engine operation
 

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