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Which of the following systems did James Watt use to improve the already existing commercial steam engines?

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Cylinder and piston system

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Piston and valve system

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Cylinder and valve system

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Valve and gear system

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Solution

The correct option is C Cylinder and valve system
James Watt used cylinder and valve system on the already existing commercial steam engine. This drastically improved the output capacity of the steam engine which proved more effective in industries.

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Q. James Watt partnered with _____ to produce steam engines.

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James Watt's discovery of Steam engine got patent.

(B)

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(C)

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(D)

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