Which one of the following statements about the Industrial Revolution is correct?
- A. Thomas Savery invented astrolabe
- B. Thomas Newcomen invented chemical dyes
- C. James Watt's invention converted the steam engine from being a mere pump into one which would provide energy to power machines in factories ✓
- D. Mathew Boulton discovered the technique of refining gold of impurities
Correct Answer: C. James Watt's invention converted the steam engine from being a mere pump into one which would provide energy to power machines in factories
Explanation
James Watt improved the Newcomen steam engine, making it a reliable and continuous source of power, which became instrumental in driving the machinery of the Industrial Revolution.
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