Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Who invented Steam Engine?

  1. Heron of Alexandria

  2. Thomas Newcomen

  3. James Watt

  4. Curie Marie
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Explanation

Heron of Alexandria created the aeolipile, the first known steam engine, in the 1st century AD. Newcomen built the first practical steam engine (1712), and Watt improved it (1769). The question claims Heron is correct.

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