Nikola Tesla: The Forgotten Genius

The video explores the life and contributions of Nikola Tesla, a brilliant inventor whose work with alternating current (AC) revolutionized electricity. Despite his genius, Tesla faced numerous challenges, including a rivalry with Thomas Edison and financial difficulties. His compassion and lack of business acumen led to financial ruin, but his legacy endures through his inventions and the modern recognition of his impact on technology.

What unique ability did Tesla develop as a child that helped him in his inventions?

• He could draw detailed blueprints.

• He could speak multiple languages.

• He had a photographic memory.

• He could visualize inventions in his mind.

What was the main reason for the rivalry between Tesla and Edison?

• Competition for a government contract.

• A disagreement over employee management.

• A personal dispute over patent rights.

• Disagreement over the use of AC versus DC current.

What was Tesla's most significant invention that changed the world?

• The electric chair

• The induction motor

• The Tesla Coil

• The light bulb

How did Tesla's act of compassion towards Westinghouse impact his financial status?

• He became a millionaire.

• He lost a significant amount of potential wealth.

• He gained more investors.

• He secured a government grant.

What was the outcome of the 'War of the Currents'?

• Both AC and DC were equally adopted.

• Tesla and Westinghouse won, making AC the standard.

• Edison won and DC became the standard.

• The government banned both AC and DC.

What major event marked a turning point in Tesla's career?

• His partnership with Edison

• The fire that destroyed his lab

• His move to America

• Winning the Nobel Prize

What was Tesla's vision for wireless communication?

• To create a global network of wired telephones

• To develop a new type of radio

• To send and receive messages wirelessly

• To invent a wireless television

Why did Tesla's financial backers lose faith in his wireless project?

• They believed Marconi's radio was more promising.

• Tesla refused to share his patents.

• The project was too expensive.

• Tesla's health was deteriorating.

What was a key reason for Tesla's financial decline?

• His lack of business acumen

• His refusal to work with Edison

• His inability to invent new technologies

• His focus on personal wealth

How is Tesla's legacy being recognized today?

• Through annual awards for inventors

• Through a Nobel Prize in his name

• By a museum dedicated to him in New York

• By the success of Elon Musk's company, Tesla