Kerosene and archimedes’ screw: what they have in common

1. Step 1. Kerosene — is used in — Turbojet engine. Jet fuel is kerosene.
2. Step 2. Turbojet engine — has part — Turbine. The turbine drives the compressor.
3. Step 3. Turbine — is part of — Ocean liner. Large liners run on steam turbines.
4. Step 4. Ocean liner — has part — Propeller. Propellers.
5. Step 5. Propeller — evolved from — Archimedes’ screw. The first propellers by Smith and Ericsson were a variation on the Archimedes’ screw.

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