Thomas Edison: The Real Story Behind His Inventions

What are some of the titles associated with Thomas Edison?

• Genius, Mastermind, Invention Thief

• Explorer, Adventurer, Pioneer

• Artist, Scientist, Philosopher

• Politician, Leader, Innovator

Who were the photographers that influenced Edison's work on the motion picture camera?

• Joseph Nicéphore Niépce and Louis de Guerre

• Wilhelm Röntgen and Clarence Dally

• Alessandro Volta and Humphry Davy

• Michael Faraday and Nikola Tesla

Which inventor is credited with developing the earliest surviving photograph?

• Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

• Louis de Guerre

• Thomas Edison

• Eadweard Muybridge

Who was a key figure in the development of the light bulb before Edison?

• Joseph Swann

• Gustave le Gray

• Nikola Tesla

• Clarence Dally

What was Edison's contribution to the light bulb invention?

• He developed the vacuum tube

• He created the first electric arc

• He invented the carbon filament

• He added his own touches and claimed credit

What was Edison's role in the development of batteries?

• He experimented with nickel ion alkaline storage

• He invented the first storage battery

• He created the first rechargeable battery

• He developed the lithium-ion battery

Why did Edison avoid associating with X-ray technology?

• He believed it was not useful

• He didn't understand the technology

• He was focused on other inventions

• He was afraid of its potential dangers

Who is believed to have invented wax paper?

• Alessandro Volta

• Joseph Swann

• Thomas Edison

• Gustave le Gray

What was the main issue with Edison's electric pen?

• It was too complex to use

• It was not patented

• It was loud and powered by messy batteries

• It was too expensive to produce

What was the rivalry between Edison and Tesla about?

• Light bulb patents

• Motion picture technology

• Alternating and direct current

• X-ray applications