Industrial Revolution: Steam Engine and Factory System
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What was the primary modification made by James Watt to Newcomen's engine?

  • Addition of an external condenser (correct)
  • Increase in pressure
  • Use of cast iron barrels
  • Introduction of a steam-powered piston

    • What was the main problem that Boulton and Watt faced in mass producing their steam engines?

  • Difficulty in sourcing quality materials
  • Lack of skilled labor
  • Inability to produce precise cylinders (correct)
  • Insufficient funding for production

    • What was John Wilkinson's contribution to the development of the steam engine?

  • Invention of the cannon boring machine (correct)
  • Design of the Soho engine
  • Improvement of the Newcomen's engine
  • Introduction of the concept of mass production

    • Who was the wealthy and powerful businessman who partnered with James Watt to develop the steam engine?

    <p>Matthew Boulton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original purpose of the machine developed by John Wilkinson?

    <p>To manufacture cannons with precise barrels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the first steam engines?

    <p>To pump water out of deep mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with creating the first commercial steam engine?

    <p>Thomas Savery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the limitation of Thomas Savery's steam engine?

    <p>It could not pump deeper than 12 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Denis Papin's steamboat fail?

    <p>The metallurgy was not advanced enough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Denis Papin's association with Robert Hooke and Robert Boyle?

    <p>He was ostracized by the scientific community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Thomas Newcomen's steam engine?

    <p>It was the first steam engine to pump water out of mines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event led to James Watt's involvement with steam engines?

    <p>The breakage of a model of Newcomen's engine in a classroom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of Denis Papin's introduction of automatic valves?

    <p>It was not understood by Thomas Savery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Isaac Newton's refusal to fund Denis Papin's work?

    <p>Papin was left without employment or influential friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the eventual recognition of Denis Papin's contribution?

    <p>His invention of the pressure cooker was acknowledged</p> Signup and view all the answers

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