What is the difference between a steam locomotive and a steam engine?
I am studying the Industrial Revolution in my World History class and was wondering what the difference between the steam locomotive and the steam engine was. This is not a homework question, just asked out of sheer curiosity.
well its pretty simple steam locomotive(is a train) while a steam engine can be used on such things like a ship
its very apparent loco motive is moving/steam engine is what it says engine/can be stationery
the steam locomotive is the whole unit that pulls the train,as it is powered by steam, the steam engine is the actual motor that is powering it.
ex. electric car /electic motor
gas powered car /gas motor
diesel powered car/diesel motor
engine equals motor
A steam locomotive has wheels and moves using its own power, a steam engine is stationary – as used in cotton mills for example.
A steam locomotive is an EXAMPLE of how humans can use a steam engine. Other examples would include steam boats and cotton gins.
Best wishes and good luck.
A steam engine is the mechanism that uses steam to create motion.
A steam locomotive is a specialized steam engine with wheels that run on rails.
Many years ago, some farm equipment and even a few cars were run by steam. My brother had a very small operating steam engine that he installed in a model boat!
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A steam engine is just a source of power for any mechanical use. A steam locomotive uses the steam engine as a source of power to turn a turbine which powers the transmision of the train.
A steam locomotive is a way to transport people or goods on a trace, while a steam engine can be stationary and run an assembly line for example.
A steam locomotive is a self propelled steam engine.