What problem did Newcomen's invention primarily solve?
Lighting
Transportation
Mining Flooding
Communication
Answer
Newcomen's invention primarily solved the problem of mining flooding. He invented the first commercially successful steam engine, which he used to pump water out of mines. The steam engine was able to pump water out of mines much more efficiently than previous methods, which allowed mines to be dug deeper and more safely.
Revolutionary Inventor: Unraveling the Legacy of Thomas Newcomen
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