4A 9/11 pg 28-29 Light Bulb

What was a major drawback of using candles before the invention of the light bulb?

• They were too bright.

• They didn't give off much light.

• They were too expensive.

• They were hard to find.

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What was used as fuel for oil lamps before the light bulb?

• Whale blubber

• Coal

• Wood

• Gasoline

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What problem did early inventors face with electric lights before Edison's invention?

• The lights were too bright.

• The filaments would catch fire easily.

• The lights were too cheap.

• The lights were too colorful.

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How long did Edison's charred bamboo filament provide illumination?

• 500 hours

• 1,200 hours

• 2,000 hours

• 3,000 hours

What year did Edison start his first power station?

• 1878

• 1882

• 1890

• 1900

How did the light bulb impact factories?

• Factories could only operate during the day.

• Factories could run around the clock.

• Factories became more expensive to operate.

• Factories stopped using electricity.

What did the invention of the light bulb lead to in terms of other inventions?

• Fewer inventions

• More home appliances

• More types of candles

• More types of oil lamps

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What was one of the nighttime activities made easier by electric light?

• Reading in bed

• Swimming

• Hiking

• Fishing

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What did Edison realize about selling light bulbs and electricity?

• It was not profitable.

• It had great potential.

• It was too difficult.

• It was unnecessary.

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What was a common problem with gas lamps in the nineteenth century?

• They were too bright.

• They caused accidental fires.

• They were too cheap.

• They were too colorful.

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