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What kind of engine did Hero invent?

  • Hero engine

  • Perpetual engine

  • Combustion engine

  • Diesel engine

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The Hero engine, also known as the aeolipile, is a rudimentary steam engine that is considered to be one of the earliest examples of steam power technology. It was invented in ancient Greece by Hero of Alexandria, who lived in the first century AD. The device consists of a closed container with water, which is heated until the steam pressure inside builds up.
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