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What is the source of steam in the steam engine ?

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Petrol

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Water

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Electricity

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Chemicals

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Solution

The correct option is B Water
In the steam engine, steam was produced by heating the water using coal. This steam was used in trains as fuel. Hence the source of steam is water.

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