History of Electricity Quiz

Who conducted a series of experiments that showed that lightning was a form of electricity?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Edison

• Alessandro Volta

• Samuel Morse

Which physicist discovered x-rays in 1895, revolutionizing medicine?

• Wilhelm One Chen

• Alessandro Volta

• Samuel Morse

• Thomas Edison

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In which century did electricity become more than just a scientific curiosity and started to be used for practical purposes?

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 20th century

• 19th century

Who invented the first electric battery in 1800?

• Samuel Morse

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Edison

• Alessandro Volta

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What did Samuel Morse develop that transmitted messages over long distances using electricity?

• Electric power station

• Incandescent light bulb

• Telegraph lines

• Morse code

Who invented the incandescent light bulb in 1879?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alessandro Volta

• Thomas Edison

• Samuel Morse

What was the first electric medical device developed in the early 19th century?

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• Electroencephalogram (EEG)

• X-rays

• Electric battery

What new approach to generating electricity was developed in the mid-20th century?

• Hydropower

• Nuclear power

• Wind power

• Solar power

What is the primary source of power for homes, businesses, and industry in many countries?

• Nuclear power

• Fossil fuels

• Renewable energy sources

• Coal

What is the main concern about the use of nuclear power for generating electricity?

• Inefficiency

• Safety and radioactive waste disposal

• Environmental pollution

• High costs