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Who invented the steam engine?

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James Watt
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Thomas Malcomus
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Elli Whitney
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Edmond Cartwright
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The correct option is B Thomas Malcomus
In 1705 CE, Thomas Malcomus invented the steam engine. In 1774 CE, James Watt improved the steam engine. The principle behind this invention was to use steam as its working media and use it for doing manual work.

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