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What is a device that changes thermal energy into mechanicl energy?

A steam engine.


What is the difference between internal combustion engine and external combustion engine?

In an Internal Combustion Engine, the Fuel is burnt in the cylinder or vessel eg. Diesel or Petrol engine used in Cars.Gasoline engines, Wankel engines, diesels, gas turbines are all examples of internal combustion.In an External Combustion Engine, the internal working fuel is not burnt. Here the fluid is being heated from an external source. The fuel is heated and expanded through the internal mechanism of the engine resulting in work. eg. Steam Turbine, Steam engine Trains.


What is an example of an external combustion engine?

Examples of external combustion engines: 1) wood-burning or coal burning steam-powered locomotives 2) coal and oil-fired boilers on steamships 3) Stanley Steamer, an early steam-powered motorcar 4) nuclear reactors


Where did Michael Faraday improve the steam engine?

Michael Faraday did not directly improve the steam engine itself; instead, he made significant contributions to the understanding of electromagnetism and electrochemistry. His work laid the groundwork for future advancements in energy conversion, including the development of electric motors and generators, which are conceptually related to steam engine technology. Faraday's experiments with electromagnetic induction ultimately impacted the broader field of energy production and utilization.


What is analogy of steam?

An analogy of steam could be that it is like a cloud. Just as steam is the gaseous form of water resulting from heat, a cloud is a collection of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Both steam and clouds involve water changing state in response to temperature.