Arabic numerals are simply the digits 0 through 9—the standard number symbols used in every classroom in the United States.

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  • finitebanjo@lemmy.worldEnglish
    43·
    2 hours ago

    I’m sorry but as a technicality none of the power used in a steam engine is derived from the dihydrogen monoxide. The chemical compound is used as a medium to turn thermal energy into kinetic energy. The thermal energy, likewise, is usually obtained from another source such as chemical, nuclear, or photovoltaic.

    • potoooooooo ☑️@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      3 hours ago

      Good luck running your steam engine without it!

      Also:

      tidal

      Pretty sure there aren’t moon-powered trains, bro, but nice try.

      • finitebanjo@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 hour ago

        A steam engine can also be used to generate power, as a stationary device, but in hindsight the tidal power probably never gets that hot. The engine for moving trains could also be powered by electricity from wind or tidal, though I don’t think there are any practical examples.