Who introduced the idea of using mass-produced interchangeable parts in manufacturing?

A) DeWitt Clinton

B) Eli Whitney

C) Cyrus McCormick

D) Peter Cooper

B) Eli Whitney is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Eli Whitney introduced the idea of using mass-produced interchangeable parts in manufacturing. He played a major role in developing and advancing the idea of mass-production of interchangeable parts. Whitney's used the interchangeable parts which were almost the same parts that can be quickly mass-produced and replaced. The famous discovery of Eli Whitney's was cotton gin that separates the seeds from the cotton fibers. The cotton gin was particularly very useful to domestic cotton farmers who cultivate only the cotton seeds.

Eli Whitney introduced the idea of using mass-produced interchangeable parts in manufacturing.