15 Questions
A steam engine is a type of internal combustion heat engine.
False
Steam turbines are no longer used today for generators.
False
A steam engine requires a turbine to convert thermal energy into work.
False
The power source for a steam engine can only be wood, coal, or oil.
False
Steam engines rely on the power of water to operate.
False
The expansion of steam in a steam engine acts on the gearbox directly.
False
Steam engines were never used in locomotives.
False
A steam engine can utilize any heat source to boil water.
True
Steam power cannot move the lid off a kettle.
False
Using a larger pot to boil water will decrease the power of steam generated.
False
What was the primary advantage of Watt's steam engine over the Newcomen steam engine?
It consumed 3-4 times less coal.
Which of the following was NOT one of Watt's inventions or improvements to the steam engine?
Turbine for converting thermal energy
When was the Boulton-Watt Company established?
1775
What was the significance of Watt's steam engine invention?
It led to the widespread use of steam power in ships and trains.
Which statement best describes the overall impact of Watt's contributions to the steam engine?
It marked a giant leap in production technology for humankind.
Test your knowledge about steam engines, external combustion heat engines that use the thermal energy of steam to perform work. Learn about the history, applications, and evolution of steam engines, including steam turbines in modern generators.
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