INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
PRE INDUSTRIAL EUROPE
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Question
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Who designed the first efficient steam engine?
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James Hargreaves
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John Kay
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Richard Arkwright
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James Watt
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Watt patented the device in 1769. In 1776 Watt and his business partner, Matthew Boulton, installed two steam engines with separate condensers. The modified steam engines not only reduced waste but also cut fuel costs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thomas Newcomen (1663-1729), a blacksmith, experimented for 10 years to develop the first truly successful steam engine to drive a pump to remove water from mines.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Scottish inventor is known for his efficient steam engine that was first patented in 1769.
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