Tesla vs Edison

What is the fundamental difference between Tesla and Edison.

• Edison invented for money and Tesla invented to help people for free.

• Tesla was broke, and Edison was rich.

• Edison had no formal education and Tesla was educated in a fine university.

What was Nikola Tesla's most significant contribution to the field of electricity?

• Alternating Current (AC)

• Direct Current (DC)

• Electromagnetic Induction

• Photoelectric Effect

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Which invention is Thomas Edison most famous for?

• Light Bulb

• Radio

• Tesla Coil

• AC Motor

What is the primary difference between AC and DC current?

• AC current changes direction periodically, while DC current flows in one direction

• AC current flows in one direction, while DC current changes direction periodically

• AC current is used in batteries, while DC current is used in power grids

• AC current is safer than DC current

Which of the following experiments is associated with Nikola Tesla?

• The Philadelphia Experiment

• The Wardenclyffe Tower

• The Manhattan Project

• The Cavendish Experiment

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What was the main purpose of Tesla's Wardenclyffe Tower?

• To provide free wireless energy

• To conduct nuclear experiments

• To develop radio technology

• To study gravitational waves

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Which of the following is a real-world application of AC current?

• Powering household appliances

• Charging a smartphone

• Running a car engine

• Operating a flashlight

What was Thomas Edison's approach to electricity distribution?

• Using Direct Current (DC)

• Using Alternating Current (AC)

• Using wireless transmission

• Using solar power

Which scientific concept did Tesla's inventions primarily rely on?

• Electromagnetic fields

• Nuclear fission

• Quantum mechanics

• Chemical reactions

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What was the 'War of Currents'?

• A competition between AC and DC power systems

• A battle between Tesla and Marconi over radio patents

• A conflict over the invention of the light bulb

• A disagreement over the use of nuclear power