James Watt's steam engine did not adapt well to transportation uses because
A. it used too much gasoline to be cost efficient.
B. the engine grew too hot and often exploded.
C. it consumed too much coal.
D. the heat, combined with the vibrations of movement, caused instability in the structural integrity.
E. it weighed too much to be supported by rubber tires.
Answer: C
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