Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventory of All?

According to the information in the text, in what way did Nikola Tesla excel as a student?

• He was a remarkable athlete.

• He was the school's best writer.

• He was a whiz in foreign languages.

• He was an outstanding math student.

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Why did Tesla become such an important employee in Thomas Edison's company?

• He was able to solve many of the company's most important problems.

• He was willing to work for little money to help the company succeed.

• He was willing to travel around the world for the company.

• He was a superb salesman and sold a lot of inventions.

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What was the "War of the Currents"?

• It was a newspaper battle over the events of the day.

• It was a problem with the flow of water in Niagara Falls.

• It was a rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison.

• It was a lawsuit between Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse.

What are some of Tesla's accomplishments? (Choose Three)

• He developed X-ray machines and the radio.

• He invented modern electric cars, called Tesla Motors.

• He improved Thomas Edison's motors and generators.

• He earned a lot of money and gave most of it to charity.

• He helped develop wireless remotes and fluorescent lights.