Question

Answer all questions given under the caption.

Invention of Steam Power

1. What problems did the mine owners face?
2. What did they do?
3. What did the British Engineer do at this juncture?
4. Was it successful?

Answer 1

1. In the 18^th century, the British mine owners faced the problem of water seeping into the mines.
2. They employed laborers to pump the water out.
3. The British Engineer Thomas Newcomen invented a contrive to pump the water out of mines.
4. No, it consumed too much fuel.