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Crash Course Physics
Engines: Crash Course Physics #24
Season 1
Episode 24
One of the greatest inventions is the steam engine. But why? What makes it so useful? And how does it work? In this episode of Crash Course Physics, Shini talks to us about how engines work, what makes them efficient, and why they're pretty cool.
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