As it turns out, other factors come into play and dominate during this compression cycle.

Shock absorbers work in two cycles - the compression cycle and the extension cycle.

The compression cycle occurs as the piston moves downward, compressing the hydraulic fluid in the chamber below the piston.

This was enough that only a single centrifugal-flow compressor was needed to complete the compression cycle of the engine.

Consistently dense insulation maintains loft through repeated washings and compression cycles.

Extended piston dwell is possible because engine design allows a lower than normal compression ratio to be used reducing power loss from compression cycle.

The absorption cycle is similar to the compression cycle, except for the method of raising the pressure of the refrigerant vapor.

A typical car or light truck will have more resistance during its extension cycle than its compression cycle.

With that in mind, the compression cycle controls the motion of the vehicle's unsprung weight, while extension controls the heavier, sprung weight.

It also does not require multiple render passes to achieve the effect, avoiding generation loss from multiple compression cycles.