Tesla vs Edison: The War of Currents

Who was known as the inventor of the alternating current induction motor?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• James Watt

• Nikola Tesla

What did Edison promise Tesla for building the AC generator?

• A partnership in his company

• A job as his assistant

• A patent in Tesla's name

• 80% of the royalties

What was the media's term for the rivalry between Tesla and Edison?

• The Electric Dispute

• The Battle of the Bulbs

• The War of the Currents

• The Current Conflict

How did Edison try to demonstrate the dangers of AC?

• By electrifying a building

• By writing articles in newspapers

• By chaining and electrifying an elephant

• By conducting public debates

How did Tesla's AC system impact his reputation?

• It was largely ignored by the public

• It caused him to lose credibility

• It led to his financial ruin

• It made him a minor star of the time