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The petrol engine was invented by...

The petrol engine was invented by

A

Nikolaus Otto

B

James Watt

C

Rudolph Diesel

D

none of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the inventor of the petrol engine. We need to identify the correct individual from the given options. 2. **Reviewing the Options**: The options provided are: - Option 1: Nicolas Otto - Option 2: James Watt - Option 3: Rudolf Diesel - Option 4: None of these 3. **Researching the Inventors**: - **Nicolas Otto**: Known for developing the first successful internal combustion engine that ran on petrol in 1876. - **James Watt**: Famous for his improvements to the steam engine, not the petrol engine. - **Rudolf Diesel**: Known for the diesel engine, which is different from the petrol engine. 4. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: Based on the historical context, Nicolas Otto is recognized as the inventor of the petrol engine in 1876. 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1: Nicolas Otto. ---
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