Steam power
a. could be used anywhere there was a river of sufficient size.
b. was limited by the ability of the horses to keep the generators turning.
c. required no maintenance once the original pistons were operational.
d. was originally used to pump water from mines.
e. was restricted to coastal areas and rapidly rushing rivers.
d
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