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What was the problem with the Soho engine Factory?
What was the problem with the Soho engine Factory?
- It was not able to use cold water to condense steam.
- It was not able to produce steam efficiently.
- It was not able to make use of Matthew Boulton's iron ornaments.
- It was not able to mass produce cylinder pistons precisely. (correct)
Who was obsessed with details and precision and helped solve the problem of barrels?
Who was obsessed with details and precision and helped solve the problem of barrels?
- James Watt
- Matthew Boulton
- Newcomen
- John Wilkinson (correct)
What did James Watt add to Newcomen's engine to make it more efficient?
What did James Watt add to Newcomen's engine to make it more efficient?
- A different type of fuel
- A more powerful steam source
- An external condenser (correct)
- A new type of cylinder
What did Matthew Boulton use to make a living before investing in James Watt's steam engine?
What did Matthew Boulton use to make a living before investing in James Watt's steam engine?
What was the problem with using cast iron barrels for cannons?
What was the problem with using cast iron barrels for cannons?
Who is credited with the invention of the first commercial steam engine?
Who is credited with the invention of the first commercial steam engine?
Why did Denis Papin's steam-powered vessel fail?
Why did Denis Papin's steam-powered vessel fail?
What was the primary purpose of the early steam engines?
What was the primary purpose of the early steam engines?
Why did Thomas Savery's steam engine fail to pump water from deeper than 12 meters?
Why did Thomas Savery's steam engine fail to pump water from deeper than 12 meters?
Who helped Denis Papin secure a job as an assistant and introduced him to Robert Hooke?
Who helped Denis Papin secure a job as an assistant and introduced him to Robert Hooke?
What was the outcome of Denis Papin's request for funding for his steamboat from the Royal Society of London?
What was the outcome of Denis Papin's request for funding for his steamboat from the Royal Society of London?
What was the significance of James Watt's repair of the broken model of Newcomen's engine?
What was the significance of James Watt's repair of the broken model of Newcomen's engine?
What was the primary reason for Britain's prohibition on burning wood?
What was the primary reason for Britain's prohibition on burning wood?
What was the consequence of Robert Hooke's death on Denis Papin's career?
What was the consequence of Robert Hooke's death on Denis Papin's career?
Who is credited with the introduction of the piston and cylinder steam engine?
Who is credited with the introduction of the piston and cylinder steam engine?
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