Why did Thomas Edison start inventing?

Answer 1

Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb.

Thomas Edison improved the light bulb design because he went to a convention and saw a lightbulb realitive to the one he will soon copy. But it went out in a few minutes.

Answer 2

He was interested in improving products that would sell. When he was young, he worked with the railroad selling newspapers to passengers but also learned about steam engines, electricity and telegraphs. Edison was very much an entrepreneur and was constantly looking for business opportunities, which is the real reason he start inventing - to make money.

Answer 3

Thomas Edison's greatest challenge was the development of a practical incandescent, electric light. Contrary to popular belief, he didn't "invent" the lightbulb, but rather he improved upon a 50-year-old idea. In 1879, using lower current electricity, a small carbonized filament, and an improved vacuum inside the globe, he was able to produce a reliable, long-lasting source of light.

Answer 4

The motivation behind Thomas Edison`s inventions was the fame and fortune.He wanted to make those inventions for 3 main reasons. 1: To improve the lot of man

2: To make a name for himself and 3: To make money and be famous.

Answer 5

Thomas wanted to start inventing things because he wanted to. He thought that it would be good to start to invente things so he did, and that's why he made the things he made.

Answer 6

Thomas Edison became an inventor because he enjoys inventing

Answer 7

because he was amazed at how it came out of the sky and wanted it to come out a plug

Answer 8

he invented things that he thought would make life easier or better that he thought were practical

Answer 9

i don't know, maybe he liked making things