How did Newcomen's engine work primarily?
With Water
With Fire
With Ice
With Wind
Answer
Newcomen's engine was a steam engine that used water to power the piston. The engine worked by heating water in a boiler, which created steam. The steam then went into a cylinder, where it pushed a piston up and down. This movement was used to power a pump, which could be used to lift water out of a mine or to drive a machine.
Revolutionary Inventor: Unraveling the Legacy of Thomas Newcomen
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