Which invention significantly improved the efficiency of steam engines during the early Industrial Revolution?
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Correct answer: Watt’s improved steam engine
James Watt improved the steam engine by adding a separate condenser, making it far more efficient. This innovation allowed steam power to be widely adopted in factories and transportation.
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