Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison

The video explores the War of Currents, highlighting the rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison. It delves into their respective contributions to electricity, with Tesla's focus on alternating current and Edison's on direct current. The video also examines their inventions, business strategies, and lasting impact on the world of technology and innovation.

What was the primary reason for the rivalry between Edison Electric and Westinghouse Electric?

• Competition over light bulb patents

• Different methods of electricity distribution

• Personal animosity between Edison and Tesla

• Disagreements over the use of electric chairs

Which company was associated with Nikola Tesla during the War of Currents?

• Tesla Electric

• Edison Electric

• General Electric

• Westinghouse Electric

What is Nikola Tesla most known for in the field of electricity?

• Developing the phonograph

• Inventing the light bulb

• Designing the AC electricity supply system

• Creating the motion picture camera

What unique ability did Nikola Tesla possess that aided his inventions?

• Speed reading

• Photographic memory

• Ability to visualize experiments in his mind

• Telepathic communication

Which invention is NOT attributed to Thomas Edison?

• Motion picture camera

• Phonograph

• Light bulb

• Tesla coil

How did Thomas Edison contribute to the modern way of innovation?

• By working alone on all his inventions

• By avoiding any business ventures

• By employing a large number of smart people

• By focusing solely on patenting

What was a major difference between Tesla and Edison in terms of business?

• Tesla focused on business, Edison focused on inventions

• Edison had more patents due to his business skills

• Both had equal business acumen

• Tesla was a successful businessman, Edison was not

Which of the following statements best describes Nikola Tesla's personality?

• He was primarily a businessman

• He was a conventional scientist

• He was known for his business acumen

• He was considered an eccentric genius

What was one of the reasons Tesla was considered eccentric?

• He had a fear of the dark

• He never patented his inventions

• He believed he received power from space

• He refused to work with electricity

What lasting impact did the War of Currents have on modern electricity?

• It led to the exclusive use of DC power

• It resulted in the banning of AC power

• It caused the decline of both Edison and Tesla

• It established AC as the dominant form of electricity supply