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Is the original thomas Edison light bulb still used today or has it been modified to something that you have today?
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∙ 11y ago
The original Edison light bulb used a carbon based filament, later a metallic filament (tungsten) was used to increase the life of the bulb. Today the government has mandated that a fluorescent type bulb be used
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What did Thomas Alva Edison discover?
Edison didn't discover anything. Something has to all ready exist to be discovered, but he did invent the light bulb.
Who taught Thomas Edison the most?
Thomas Edison was taught mostly by his mother.
Is Thomas Edison a boy?
Yes, Thomas Edison was indeed a member of the malegender.
Who perfected the incandescent light bulb?
Thomas Alva Edison
How did thomas Edison improve on the light bulb?
Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
Light bulb Thomas Edison original value what is the value of an original Thomas Edison light bulb?
Depending on which model it is, these can go for 5 to $10.000.
What did Thomas Alva Edison do to improve the transmitter of the telephone?
Thomas Edison improved the telephone by seeing that the original transmitter used a magnate. Edison increased the signal by introducing a carbon battery.
How did thomas Edison influenced others?
Thomas Edison wanted everyone to study and invent something, just like him. Except the first sentence.
Who is Thomas Edison and why?
Thomas Edison is Thomas Edison because Thomas Edison is Thomas Ediison
What prompted Thomas Edison to invent?
there was something needed like a more eficiant lighting system a thomas edison filled the gap with his many and wonderful inventions
What books did Thomas Edison write?
The Diary of Thomas A. Edison, Phonograph and Phonograph Graphophone, Tomas A. Edison papers and Thomas Edison on Money and banking are the books that were written by Thomas Edison. Thomas was an American businessman and inventor.
What was Thomas Edison's gender?
Thomas Edison was a male.
Is Thomas Edison single?
No, Thomas Edison is not single.
What did Thomas Edison achieve?
what did thomas Edison achieve
What was the original vinyl record made of?
The original vinyl record was made of vinyl. The original phonographic recording was made by Thomas A. Edison on a wax cylinder.
What got Thomas Edison interested in inventions?
when he was out of money he had to do something. why not invent! he said.
How many children does Thomas Edison have?
Thomas Edison has 6 children
