Vocabulary: Inventor's secret

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What is a locomotive?

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A locomotive is the engine that makes a train go forward.

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What does it mean when a car sputters?

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It means the car is making a series of short, quick sounds as it moves, often indicating it is slowing down or having trouble.

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What does incandescent mean?

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Incandescent means to emit bright light.

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What does it mean for a train to chug?

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To chug means to move slowly and noisily on the track.

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What was Henry Ford's first intent on his invention?

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Henry Ford's first intent on his invention was a flop.

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What is the purpose of an inventor?

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An inventor creates new devices or processes to solve problems or improve existing solutions.

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What is a gadget?

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A gadget is a small mechanical device or tool, often innovative or useful.

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What does it mean to emit light?

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To emit light means to give off or release light.

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What is the significance of a train's locomotive?

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The locomotive is crucial as it provides the power needed to pull the train along the tracks.

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What does it mean for something to be a success?

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A success is an achievement of a goal or purpose.