Oliver Evans also drew up designs for which potential energy source?
Nuclear energy
Solar boiler
Wind energy
Hydroelectric energy
Answer
Oliver Evans also drew up designs for a solar boiler, a device which uses the sun's energy to heat water. This would have been a significant innovation at the time, as it would have allowed for the production of steam without the need for fuel. However, Evans' designs were never built, and it would be many years before solar power was finally harnessed on a commercial scale.
Inventing a Legacy: The Oliver Evans Quiz
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