James Watt Designed Experiments in Horsepower To

question 30

Multiple Choice

James Watt designed experiments in horsepower to:

• A) assist miners in removing ore.
• B) calculate the velocity of a water pump.
• C) quantify the energy generated by a horse in mines.
• D) invent the steam engine.
• E) assess the health of horses.

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