Nikola Tesla and the Battle of Currents Quiz

Who along with Thomas Edison had more of an impact on the modern technologically advanced lifestyle we enjoy today?

• Nikola Tesla

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

• Isaac Newton

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What was Nikola Tesla's biggest contribution to the world?

• Inventions in mechanical technology

• Inventions in nuclear technology

• Inventions in direct current technology

• Inventions in alternating current technology

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What is the mathematical formula for power?

• P = V/I

• P = I/V

• P = I*V

• P = V+I

What is the force required to make current flow in electricity?

• Power

• Current

• Resistance

• Voltage

What is the frequency of alternating current in the electric system of most countries?

• 40 Hertz

• 100 Hertz

• 60 Hertz

• 50 Hertz

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What is the primary reason Tesla's AC won out over Edison's DC in the early era of electrical transmission?

• Ability to transform voltage easily

• Higher efficiency in power delivery

• Lower cost of transformers

• Ability to power high tech appliances

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What is the voltage of electrical outlets in most homes around the world?

• 50 to 100 volts

• 300 to 400 volts

• 100 to 240 volts

• 200 to 300 volts

What is the primary reason HVDC is more efficient than high voltage AC for transmitting electricity over extremely large distances?

• Less induction loss

• Lower cost of transformers

• Ability to power high tech appliances

• Ability to transform voltage easily

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What did engineers figure out in the late 20th century for transmitting electricity over extremely large distances?

• High voltage direct current (HVDC)

• Low voltage direct current (LVDC)

• High voltage alternating current (HVAC)

• Low voltage alternating current (LVAC)

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How is Mr. Sattva's last name spelled?

• Sattva

• Sativa

• Savitiva

• Sova