Question

What is the most likely reason that the steam locomotive was developed soon after the steamboat? The steamboat was useful only for transporting goods, not people. The locomotive used the same technology but could travel more broadly. The steamboat was practical only in England, which is an island. The locomotive used more efficient technology and was less expensive.

Answer 1

Answer:

The last option is correct – steam locomotive used more efficient technology and was less expensive.

Making steamboats was found to be more expensive and time consuming. Hence, inventors put their minds to coming up with a better and cheaper mode of transport, using the steam engine. The result was the steam locomotive.

Steam locomotives were technologically more advanced and cheaper. It catered to local, inland transport and could carry goods as well as passengers.

Answer 2

Answer:

The locomotive used the same technology but could travel more broadly.