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converted a stationary steam engine to a rotary engine which consumed less fuel.

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James Watt
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Thomas Newcomen
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Sir Humphry Davy
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Henry Bessemer
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The correct option is A James Watt
James Watt, a Scottish engineer converted a stationary steam engine to a rotary engine which consumed less fuel. In other words, he improved the Newcomen's steam engine giving rise to the Watt's steam engine.

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