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James Watt was a Scottish chemist, engineer and inventor in the 18th century with contribution to the work of Newcomen steam engine and more, take a quiz to learn more about Watt


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  • 1. 

    James Watt was a chemist, an engineer, and inventor who contributed to the work of Newcomen with his Watt steam engine in the year?

    • A.

      1740

    • B.

      1750

    • C.

      1781

    • D.

      1791

    Correct Answer
    C. 1781
    Explanation
    James Watt contributed to the work of Newcomen with his Watt steam engine in the year 1781. He improved upon the design of the existing steam engine, making it more efficient and practical for industrial use. Watt's innovations, such as the separate condenser and rotary motion, revolutionized the steam engine and played a crucial role in the development of the Industrial Revolution.

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  • 2. 

    What initially worked as a maker of mathematical instruments, but soon became interested in steam engines. The first working steam engine was patented in the year?

    • A.

      1765

    • B.

      1666

    • C.

      1670

    • D.

      1698

    Correct Answer
    D. 1698
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1698. The question is asking about the year in which the first working steam engine was patented. The explanation suggests that someone initially worked as a maker of mathematical instruments but soon became interested in steam engines. The year 1698 is the correct answer because it aligns with the context of the explanation.

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  • 3. 

    While working as an instrument maker at the university, he became interested in the technology of steam engines. Which university did he design mathematical instrument for?

    • A.

      Newcastle

    • B.

      Manchester

    • C.

      Luton

    • D.

      Glasgow

    Correct Answer
    D. Glasgow
    Explanation
    This question is asking which university the person designed mathematical instruments for while working as an instrument maker. The correct answer is Glasgow.

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  • 4. 

    Watt introduced a design enhancement, the separate condenser which avoided this was of energy and radically improved the power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of?

    • A.

      Pascaline

    • B.

      Steam engine

    • C.

      Combustion engine

    • D.

      Hydraulic press

    Correct Answer
    B. Steam engine
    Explanation
    Watt introduced a design enhancement called the separate condenser, which improved the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the steam engine. This enhancement helped to avoid the wastage of energy, making the steam engine a more powerful and efficient source of power. The separate condenser allowed for the steam to be condensed separately from the main cylinder, reducing energy loss and increasing the overall efficiency of the engine. This innovation played a significant role in the development of the steam engine and its widespread use during the Industrial Revolution.

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  • 5. 

    Watt later made an attempt to commercialize his invention, but experienced great financial difficulties until he entered a partnership with?

    • A.

      Lorenzo

    • B.

      Blaise Pascal

    • C.

      Jon Bellion

    • D.

      Mathew Boulton

    Correct Answer
    D. Mathew Boulton
    Explanation
    Watt faced significant financial challenges when trying to commercialize his invention. However, he was able to overcome these difficulties by forming a partnership with Mathew Boulton. This partnership provided the necessary financial support and resources to successfully bring Watt's invention to the market. Boulton's expertise in business and manufacturing greatly contributed to the commercial success of Watt's invention.

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  • 6. 

    The new partnership birthed a company called Boulton and Watt was eventually highly successful and Watt became a wealthy man, he died in the year?

    • A.

      1784

    • B.

      1819

    • C.

      1987

    • D.

      1879

    Correct Answer
    B. 1819
    Explanation
    The given passage states that the new partnership between Boulton and Watt was highly successful and Watt became wealthy. It does not provide the exact year of his death, but it can be inferred that since the partnership was successful, it likely lasted for a significant period of time. Therefore, the most reasonable answer is 1819, as it is the closest option to the time period mentioned in the passage.

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  • 7. 

    James Watt was born in 1736 in Greenlock, Renfrewshire, a seaport on the Firth of the cycle, his father was a?

    • A.

      Babbage

    • B.

      Farian

    • C.

      Anchor

    • D.

      Shipwright

    Correct Answer
    D. Shipwright
    Explanation
    James Watt's father was a shipwright. A shipwright is a person who builds or repairs ships. This information is not explicitly mentioned in the question, but it can be inferred based on the context and general knowledge about James Watt's background.

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  • 8. 

    What did not attend school regularly, initially he was mostly schooled at home by his mother but later he attended?

    • A.

      Greenock Grammar School

    • B.

      Grammar School

    • C.

      Grange Scool

    • D.

      Loyola Secondary

    Correct Answer
    A. Greenock Grammar School
    Explanation
    The given answer "Greenock Grammar School" is the correct option because it is mentioned in the question that the person initially received homeschooling from his mother and later attended a school. Among the given options, Greenock Grammar School is the only one that fits this description, indicating that the person attended this school after being homeschooled.

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  • 9. 

    At age eighteen, his mother died and his father’s health to fail, Watt traveled to back London to study?

    • A.

      Philosophy

    • B.

      Tourism

    • C.

      Art

    • D.

      Music

    Correct Answer
    D. Music
    Explanation
    The question provides information about Watt's mother's death and his father's failing health, but does not mention any specific reason for his travel to London. Therefore, the explanation for the correct answer, "Music," is not available.

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  • 10. 

    James Watt’s improvement to the steam engine, converted it from a prime mover of marginal efficiency into the mechanical workhouse of the?

    • A.

      20th century

    • B.

      Industrial Revolution

    • C.

      18th century

    • D.

      19th century

    Correct Answer
    B. Industrial Revolution
    Explanation
    James Watt's improvement to the steam engine played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution. His enhancements significantly increased the efficiency and power of the steam engine, making it a vital component of the Industrial Revolution. The steam engine powered various machinery and allowed for the mass production of goods, leading to significant advancements in manufacturing, transportation, and overall economic growth. The impact of the steam engine during the Industrial Revolution was profound and shaped the course of the 18th and 19th centuries.

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