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Steam Engine Turns a Mill
Age 10 · History
Burning coal heats water in an iron boiler until steam is made. The steam pushes a piston that turns a big wheel, and that wheel drives shafts and belts to run many machines.
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In the picture
- Coal fire under the boiler: burning coal heats water to make steam
- Steam cylinder and piston: steam pushes the piston back and forth
- Flywheel: the moving piston turns the large wheel
- Overhead shaft and belts: the turning shaft and belts drive the looms
Examples
- A boiling kettle: steam can push a loose lid.
- A bicycle chain: one turning wheel can drive another part.
Key takeaways
- Steam made by burning coal can push a piston.
- One turning wheel can drive many machines through shafts and belts.
Quiz: Steam Engine Turns a Mill (Age 10)
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What makes the steam in the boiler?
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What does the steam push back and forth?
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How does one turning wheel run many machines?
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