🚂 The Steam Engine
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Year: 1769
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Inventor: James Watt
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How it works:
The steam engine uses the steam produced by heating water to perform mechanical work. Steam drives pistons in a cylinder, creating movement that can be transferred to machines or vehicles. -
Societal Impact:
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- Revolutionized industrial production by making it independent of water sources.
- Enabled factories to operate anywhere, not just near rivers.
- Led to city growth and fundamentally changed transportation and production.
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