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Steam engine

technology Maturity 7-9 Vital Level 3

A steam engine uses hot steam.

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Aeolipile illustration.png
The steam pushes a part inside. This part moves back and forth. This motion can do work. It can move big trains.
Steam locomotive gear (JŽ 06-018; Slovenia).jpg
Steam locomotive gear (JŽ 06-018; Slovenia).jpg
It helps us move things. Can you hear the steam hiss?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 13.2 | Vital Level 3