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Flywheel is an important part of a steam engine because it :
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- accelerates the speed of the engine
- helps the engine in keeping the speed uniform
- decreases the moment of inertia
- gives strength to the engine
- accelerates the speed of the engine
Correct Option: B
A flywheel is a rotating mechanical device that is used to store rotational energy. Flywheels have a significant moment of inertia and thus resist changes in rotational speed, enabling the engine to run at a constant, uniform motion. In the Industrial Revolution, James Watt contributed to the development of the flywheel in the steam engine.
