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Who invented the Steam Engine?

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Abraham Darby
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Thomas Newcomen
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John Kay
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John Smeaton
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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.

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