What is Thomas Edison most famous for inventing?

The Evolution of the Light Bulb

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The radio
The telephone
The television
The light bulb
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the first to claim a patent for a filament-based incandescent lamp?
Joseph Swan
Frederick de Molin
Nikola Tesla
Thomas Edison
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major issue with early light bulbs designed by Frederick de Molin?
They were too expensive and burned out quickly
They were too large
They were too dim
They were too bright
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material did Joseph Swan use for his light bulb filament?
Tungsten
Carbon
Copper
Platinum
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why were Joseph Swan's light bulbs not suitable for consumers?
They were too expensive
They burned out too quickly
They were too dim
They were too large
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Edison's key realization for making a practical light bulb?
Using a thicker filament
Using a very thin carbon filament with high resistance
Using a glass filament
Using a metal filament
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What material did Edison finally use for his light bulb filaments?
Tungsten
Copper
Platinum
Carbonized bamboo
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