The development of the steam engine was originally driven by the practical need to:
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Correct answer: Pump water out of deep coal mines
As demand for coal grew, mines became deeper and frequently flooded. Newcomen and later Watt developed steam engines specifically to pump out water, which accidentally provided a versatile power source for many other industries.
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