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He was an avid reader, he was curious, sharp minded and a struggler

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Where did Thomas Alva Edison go to college?

Thomas Alva Edison went to Self-educated; some coursework at Cooper Union


What is some of Thomas Edison's attitudes?

Inventor and genius, Thomas Alva Edison, wanted to contribute to the science and other inventions to help the USA grow. He was relentless in this passion. It can be said that Edison believed in hard work, and that work would succeed in producing results. Edison was awarded over 1,000 patents for his inventions.


What did Edison invent?

Edison invented the lightbulb,battery and allot of other things wellone of them is the phonograph lightbulb, telegragh, motion pictures, and stuff Well, Thomas Alva Edison invented a lot of things! Here are some: the light bulb, electric light, the photograph, the phonograph, and (I think this is what it's called) the megaphone.


What are some things that thomas Edison invented?

Thomas Edison made the light bulb and the phonograph.


The inventor of the light bulb?

1800 Humphry Davy develops the first electric light, the arc light. 1860 Sir Joseph Wilson Swan develops the carbon paper filament. In 1878 he demonstrates his lights in Newcastle, England. 1877 Charles Frances Brush manufactures lights that were used to illuminate streets and some businesses in Cleveland, Ohio. 1879 Thomas Alva Edison improves the modern incandescent lamp.


What are some accomplishments or achievements of Thomas Alva Edison?

He was issued 1093 patents, including the lightbulb, the microphone, and the phonograph, which was an analog (vinyl disc) sound device similar to a CD player. He contributed to the telephone and the telegraph.


Who made the first recorder?

The first recorders were made in the 1500s. Some remains of these have been found in Germany, the Netherlands and Greece.


Possible reason why thomas edison horse powered minibus isn't bring used today?

The shrink ray used to make horses small enough to fit into the engine (going from life sized to 1/10 the size) was far more expensive than modern cars. Some people also thought it cruel to shrink horses despite the fact that it was easier to feed them. It was also far easier to clean up after them when they were smaller.


How long have been ppl using the phonograph?

The phonograph's use has obviously decreased over the years. It was invented in 1877 by Thomas Alva Edison so assuming some people still use it, it has been around for around 140 years.


What are some characteristics Thomas Edison?

intelligent is onepersistentcreativeentrepreneur


What are some things Thomas Edison did?

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What are some important inventors?

thomas edison is one.