What effect did coal have on the Industrial Revolution ........

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What effect did coal have on the Industrial Revolution?

It was used to power new machines

. It was converted into steel in huge furnaces

It replaced petroleum as the most popular fuel in the world

. It was invented by British engineers during the Industrial Revolution

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Explanation:

Coal was needed in vast quantities for the Industrial Revolution. However, as the country started to industrialise itself, more and more coal was needed to fuel steam engines and furnaces. The development of factories by Arkwright and the improvement of the steam engine by Watt further increased demand for coal