Famous Inventions of the Industrial Revolution Era
Who invented ...
Question
Who invented the Steam Engine?
A
Abraham Darby
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B
Thomas Newcomen
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C
John Kay
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D
John Smeaton
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Solution
The correct option is B Thomas Newcomen The Steam Engine was invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. He experimented for 10 years to develop the first truly successful steam engine to drive a pump to remove water from mines.