Nikola Tesla Great Minds

The video explores the life and achievements of Nikola Tesla, highlighting his contributions to modern technology, including AC power, radio, and wireless energy. It delves into his rivalry with Thomas Edison, his visionary ideas, and his eccentric personality. Despite his genius, Tesla faced financial struggles and was often misunderstood. His later years were marked by ambitious projects like the Wardenclyffe Tower and claims of a death ray, which led to government interest in his work after his death.

Which of the following inventions is NOT attributed to Nikola Tesla?

• Steam engine

• Electric generators

• Radio

• Hydropower

What was the main reason for the rivalry between Tesla and Edison?

• Disagreement over the use of AC vs. DC current

• Different approaches to wireless communication

• Competition over the invention of the light bulb

• A personal dispute over a financial transaction

What was Tesla's response when Marconi patented a wireless telegraphy device?

• He congratulated Marconi and noted the use of his patents

• He ignored Marconi's achievement

• He claimed Marconi's device was ineffective

• He sued Marconi for patent infringement

What was the purpose of Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower?

• To act as a lighthouse

• To serve as a radio broadcasting station

• To transmit energy wirelessly across the globe

• To generate hydroelectric power

How did Tesla's financial situation affect the completion of the Wardenclyffe Tower?

• He finished it using his own savings

• He sold it to Marconi

• He abandoned it due to lack of funds and a stock market crash

• He completed it with the help of government funding

What unusual hobby did Tesla develop in his later years?

• Building model airplanes

• Rescuing injured pigeons

• Collecting rare books

• Writing science fiction novels

What happened to Tesla's papers after his death?

• They were donated to a museum

• They were confiscated by the US government and later disappeared

• They were destroyed in a fire

• They were published in a scientific journal