Who completed the design of the "Rocket" locomotive?
George Stephenson
Robert Stephenson
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
James Watt
Answer
Robert Stephenson completed the design of the "Rocket" locomotive, which was the first steam locomotive to be used in commercial service. The "Rocket" was built by Stephenson's father, George Stephenson, and was used to haul trains on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. The "Rocket" was a significant improvement over previous steam locomotives, and it helped to usher in the age of railways.
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