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The first electric company was General Electric founded in 1892 in which Thomas Edison was one of the major stockholders.

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Who work led to the widespread use of electric or incandescent lights?

The widespread use of electric or incandescent lights is largely attributed to Thomas Edison, who developed the first commercially viable incandescent light bulb in 1879. Edison's innovations in electrical distribution systems and the establishment of the Edison Electric Light Company also played a crucial role in making electric lighting accessible to the public. His work paved the way for the adoption of electric lighting in homes and businesses, revolutionizing the way people illuminated their environments.


Who created the first light bulb?

The creator of the first working light bulb was Joseph Wilson Swan. Swan's house was the first place in the world to be lit by a light bulb (and hydroelectric power). He patented the light bulb in England. Thomas Alva Edison improved Swan's light bulb by using a better incandescent material and a higher vacuum and patented it in the US. Rather than fighting for the ownership of the patent, Swan and Edison formed the Edison & Swan United Electric Light Company.


What was the light bulb originally called?

It was called the T. A. Edison electric - lamp. In Europe it was called the Ediswan lamp.


When electric current flows through the metal filament of light bulb electric energy is converted to?

Heat and light.


What is the ability of light to cause electron movement and electric current?

The ability of light to cause electron movement and electric current is known as the photoelectric effect. When photons of light strike a material, they can transfer their energy to electrons, causing them to be ejected from the material, which can then result in the generation of an electric current.

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What company did Thomas Edison work for?

The General Electric Company was originally The Edison Electric Light Co that was founded by Thomas Edison.


Who made the first electric stove?

The first electric stove was invented by George Schneider in 1802, but it was not practical for widespread use. The first commercially successful electric stove was developed by the American company, the "Edison Electric Light Company," in the late 19th century. These early models paved the way for the modern electric stoves we use today.


Who aided thomas edison with improving the electric light bulb?

the electric company


Which came first the telephone or the electric light bulb?

The electric light bulb came first but was patented later that the telephone was.


When was the first electric light bulb used?

where was the first light bulb used


Originally back in 1878 General Electric was named for an inventor What was it called?

Edison Electric Light Company


Did thomas Edison made the first light?

No, just the first electric light bulb.


When did the first electric light bulb turn on?

why


What electrifying first was installed by Edward H. Jonson in his New York home in December 1882?

He was an inventor and the Vice President of the Edison Electric Light Company. In December 1882 he installed the first electric Christmas tree lights in his home.


What year did NY gets its first electric light system invented?

The year that New York got its first electric light system was in 1896.


Who invented the first led flashlight in this world?

The first LED light was invented by a man named nick holonyak in 1962. He was working at the General Electric company at the time of his small invention.


When was the first Electric system invented?

light bulb