I WONDER - Who Was Thomas Edison?

Thomas Edison, known as the Wizard of Menlo Park, was a prolific inventor. He is best known for creating a practical version of the electric light bulb, which was not the first of its kind but was more durable and suitable for home use. Additionally, Edison's invention of the phonograph revolutionized the music industry by allowing people to listen to recorded music at home.

What nickname was Thomas Edison famously known by?

• The Genius of New York

• The Wizard of Menlo Park

• The Inventor of Chicago

• The Magician of Boston

What was Thomas Edison's most iconic invention?

• The Telegraph

• The Steam Engine

• The Electric Light Bulb

• The Telephone

How did Edison improve the light bulb?

• He made it cheaper to produce.

• He made it last longer and suitable for home use.

• He made it change colors.

• He made it solar-powered.

What was the significance of Edison's phonograph?

• It allowed people to record their own voices.

• It enabled people to listen to recorded music at home.

• It was the first device to amplify sound.

• It was used to communicate over long distances.

What medium did the early phonograph use to play sound?

• Digital files

• Vinyl records

• Magnetic tapes

• Cylinders