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What did Thomas Savery invent?
Thomas Savery invented a machine for raising water by steam pressure, He called it 'the miner's friend'. It was adapted by Thomas Newcomen for his atmospheric engine in 1712.
What did Thomas Newcomen invent?
The "Father of the Industrial Revolution" and inventor of a steam engine used to pump water from mines.
What did Charles Babbage want to do?
He wanted to build a mechanical computer. He designed it and called it the Analytical Engine. He never finished building it, though.
What is the most important thing that Charles Babbage invented?
The Difference Engine and the Analytical engine. He designed them, although it wasn't possible to fully build them at that time. In fundamental terms these had the main elements that modern computers have today, even though they were just mechanical machines and not electronic. Charles Babbage has been called the father of computers for this reason.
What is the Difference between horizontal and vertical engine?
Vertical engines produce more power than horizontal engines and horizontal engine has less power than vertical engines and horizontal engines are especially designed for better mileage Not sure about mileage but the big difference is vertical shaft goes like this | and the horizontal shaft goes like this ---- . > Lower centre of gravity.
