Nikola Tesla and His Contributions to Electricity

The video explores Nikola Tesla's life and contributions to electrical engineering. It covers his early fascination with electricity, his development of alternating current (AC) systems, and his rivalry with Thomas Edison. Tesla's innovations, including the AC motor and wireless energy transmission, are highlighted. Despite facing financial difficulties and mental health issues later in life, Tesla's legacy endures, with his inventions still impacting modern technology.

What inspired Nikola Tesla to study electricity?

• A lightning storm

• A spark from his cat's fur

• A science experiment at school

• A book he read

What was the main challenge with AC technology that Tesla aimed to solve?

• It was too expensive to produce

• It was difficult to generate

• It was not powerful enough

• It was tricky to work with due to its alternating nature

Why did Tesla leave Thomas Edison's company?

• He disagreed with Edison's focus on DC power

• He wanted to start his own company

• He was offered a better salary elsewhere

• He wanted to return to Europe

What was the key feature of Tesla's AC motor design?

• It was cheaper to produce

• The rotor spun without touching anything

• It was smaller and more compact

• It used less electricity

What major event showcased Tesla's AC power system?

• The Paris Exposition

• The World's Fair in Chicago

• The London Exhibition

• The New York World's Fair

What was Tesla's vision for wireless energy transmission?

• To power homes without wires

• To create a global communication system

• To reduce energy costs

• To eliminate the need for power plants

What device did Tesla invent to boost the frequency of electricity?

• The Tesla Transformer

• The Tesla Coil

• The Tesla Generator

• The Tesla Converter

What was one of Tesla's more eccentric ideas later in life?

• A time machine

• A teleportation device

• A camera that could capture thoughts

• A flying car

What was the outcome of Tesla's legal battle with Marconi?

• Marconi won and Tesla received nothing

• The case was dismissed

• Marconi was found to have used Tesla's patents

• Tesla won and received compensation

What is the current status of Tesla's New York laboratory?

• It is used for scientific research

• It is still in ruins

• It was demolished

• It has been turned into a museum