What makes the wheels of a steam engine move? Explain in detail. [3 MARKS]

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Explanation : 2 Mark

Pressure of steam makes the wheels of a steam engine move.
We use the steam pressure to rotate the wheel. As wheel tries to rotate on tracks, it pushes the track in backward direction and thus the train as a whole moves in forward direction.

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