Who was Nikola Tesla?

Who was Nikola Tesla?

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Who was Nikola Tesla?

• Elon Musk's great grandfather

• An inventor that developed the first light bulb

• An inventor who developed the most efficient type of electricity that we now use in homes & buildings

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What inspired Tesla to study electricity?

• A lightning storm

• A science book

• A spark of static electricity from his cat

• A school experiment

Multiple Choice

What 2 forces did Tesla focus on in his studies?

• Gravity & friction

• Electricity & magnetism

• Light & sound

• Heat & pressure

Multiple Choice

What reasoning might support the claim that Tesla's inventions were groundbreaking?

• He was the first to discover electricity

• His inventions laid the foundation for modern electrical systems

• He invented the first computer

• He was a famous magician

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of moving a wire through a magnetic field?

• It creates a magnetic field

• It creates a current in the wire

• It heats up the wire

• It changes the color of the wire

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In what way did Tesla's inventions impact the world beyond his lifetime?

• They had no lasting impact

• They were forgotten after his death

• They influenced the development of modern electrical grids and technologies

• They were only used during his lifetime

• ​Tesla's development revolutionized the way electricity is generated & transmitted

• AC enabled efficient transmission over long distances

• Transmit electricity from power plants to cities
  

​​Alternating Current (AC) Power System

• ​Produce high voltage, low-current, high-frequency AC electricity

• Wireless power transmission

• X-ray generation

• Radio transmission

• Entertainment

​​Tesla Coil

• Tesla's ambitious transmitter was redesigned and now we have wireless power

Magnifying Transmitter

• Smooth closely spaced disks instead of blades to generate power

• Used in electricity generation to propulsion systems

• Higher efficiency, reduced maintenance, & improved adaptability in renewable energy & mechanical engineering

Tesla Turbine

• While often credited to Guglielmo Marconi, Tesla's work on radio technology played a crucial role in it's development

• ​He conducted experiments & filed patents related to radio transmission, contributing to the advancement of the form of communication

​​Radio

• His research led to the development of the neon lamp

• Bright colorful glow

• Used in signage, advertisement, and decorative lighting

Neon Lamp

• ​Tesla's designs & calculations helped to determine configuration of the turbines, generators, & other components in Niagara Falls Water Plant

• AC generators & motors are essential for plant's operation

​​Hydroelectric Power

• ​A type of electric motor invented by Tesla

• Used in appliances to industrial machinery

• It operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, providing a reliable and efficeint means of converting electrical energy into mechanical energy

Induction Motor

Multiple Choice

What is a patent?

• A patent is a government grant that provides financial help.

• A patent is a public domain for sharing inventions.
• A patent is a legal right that gives an inventor exclusive rights to their invention.

Draw

What invention would you like to learn more about? Draw your response.

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What was the nature of the relationship between Tesla and Edison after Tesla's resignation?

• They became rivals

• The relationship remained friendly.
• Tesla and Edison collaborated on projects.
• Edison admired Tesla's work.

• Nikola Tesla was an extraordinary inventor whose pioneering work in electricity and magnetism revolutionized the world.

• His life ended tragically in poverty and obscurity, despite his immense contributions to the world.

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Nikola Tesla

Open Ended

If you could ask Nikola Tesla one question, what would it be?