Question

Why was the use of coal in steam engine discontinued

Answer 1

The engine consumed huge amounts of coal and was, therefore, not usedoutside of the mines that produced its fuel. ... The engines powered by steamincreased the ease of operating boats, ships, railways, factories, mills, mines and farms. And these steam engineswere fueled by coal.

Answer 2

Answer:Yes this practice of using coal in steam engine was discontinued as it took much coal for the steam engine to run. In earlier times the coal was not produced in bulk. Also the regular burning of coal was a cause of air pollution and global warming. This reason was understood by the new generation who was facing the consequences of it. Therefore it took too much time to discourage this practice

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