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What was the name of the scientist who invented AC?
The name of the scientist who invented AC electricity is Nikola Tesla. Thomas Edison fiercely competed with Tesla over the type of current energy grids would use. Edison lost the 'war of currents' because his DC electricity was impractical for long range energy transmission.
Did thomas Edison invent or improve the light bulb?
He improved it. Many decades prior to Edison, it had been known that running an electric current through a wire would result in a glowing light. However, using this as means of lighting was completely impractical, as the wire would burn out in seconds. Edison was able to devise a practical and easy to manufacture light bulbs, as well as the electrical production and distribution system that people would be willing to pay for to get electrical appliances. In most of his efforts, Edison was not so much an original innovator as he was someone who found a way to make money off a technology. After he learned that nobody wanted to use his first invention -- an electrical vote-counter (legislators wanted a SLOW means to vote so as to do last-minute lobbying) -- Edison decided to only work on things that somebody would want to use and (more importantly) pay for.
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
Did Edison knew gaslight was safer than electric light?
yes he did
What did Thomas Edison invent to help us move on from gaslight?
The light bulb.
What problem did thomas Edison face regarding use of electricity and how did he solve it?
Edison had his electric incandescent light, but the greatest problem Edison faced with electricity was its distribution. Edison was a proponent of DC electricity. However, distributing DC electricity to the masses was expensive and, ultimately, proved impractical. George Westinghouse, along with one of the smartest people who ever lived (IMO), Nikola Tesla, proved that AC electricity was much more economically distributed. Tesla, at one time, worked for Edison but Edison found his AC ideas 'impractical.' Tesla thus went to work for George Westinghouse who, earlier in 1869, invented the airbrake for trains. This battle between Edison's DC electricity and Westinghouse's AC electricity culminated in 'The Battle of the Currents' in which George Westinghouse and his AC prevailed and why we use AC in the US to this day..
Who is the top 5 scientist?
Sir Issac Newton Thomas Alva Edison Charles Darwin Max Planck Albert Einstein. I consider these scientists as the top 5. Edison is an inventor
What was the name of the scientist who invented AC?
The name of the scientist who invented AC electricity is Nikola Tesla. Thomas Edison fiercely competed with Tesla over the type of current energy grids would use. Edison lost the 'war of currents' because his DC electricity was impractical for long range energy transmission.
What problem did Thomas Edison face regarding the use of electricity?
Thomas Edison's problem was that few homes and businesses could get electricity. He solved this problem by building a power plant that began supplying electricity to dozen of New York City buildings in September 1882.
Who was credited for the invention of the light bulb?
Though people claim Edison invented the light bulb, it was previously discovered by many inventors which includes Nikola Tesla. But Edison found a way where everyone could use it and hence Edison has been credited for the invention of the light bulb.
Did Thomas Edison argue that your electrical system should use direct current because he felt that alternating current was dangerous?
Very strongly. Edison went so far as to make a movie of an elephant being executed with AC.
What did Thomas Edison love to do?
He love to play xbox 360
Why did thomas Edison invent the electric chair?
Thomas Edison didn't actually invent the electric chair but, paid Harold P. Brown to. It was invented because Thomas Edison's competitor Nikola Tesla had AC electricty (Edison had DC) and AC was cheaper but, more dangerous. Thomas Edison wanted people to know this (so more people would choose his over Tesla's) so he had it made and electrocuted William Kemmler (who had chopped up his wife and was sent to perison). this was called the war of currents
What was Thomas Edison kids names?
William Leslie EdisonCharles Edison Marion Estelle Edison Thomas Edison, Jr. Theodore Edison
What is stink moody's middle name?
Edison
