Thomas Edison - Eureka Files

Thomas Edison - Eureka Files

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1.

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Who was Thomas Edison?

Back

Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman known for his contributions to the development of electric power and the phonograph.

2.

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What is the significance of Menlo Park, New Jersey in Edison's life?

Back

Menlo Park, New Jersey was the location of Thomas Edison's first laboratory, where he conducted many of his famous experiments.

3.

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What year did Thomas Edison die?

Back

Thomas Edison passed away in 1931.

4.

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Front

What did Edison learn from the boy's father he rescued?

Back

Edison learned telegraphy from the boy's father after rescuing the child from a moving train.

5.

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Front

True or False: Thomas Edison grew up wealthy and never had to work.

Back

False. Thomas Edison did not grow up wealthy and had to work as a young man.

6.

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What was one of Edison's most famous inventions?

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One of Edison's most famous inventions is the electric light bulb.

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What was Edison's approach to failure?

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Edison believed that failure was a part of the learning process and often said, 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.'

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