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Nikola Tesla was referred to Edison by a mutual friend. Tesla emigrated to New York and gave a recommendation letter to Edison who hired him to help develop DC power systems. Their partnership did not last long. Instead of working on DC power as Edison challenged him, Tesla chose to improve Faraday's AC power. Edison would not listen to Tesla's arguments for AC power, and Tesla quit. George Westinghouse then bought Tesla's AC patents, and directly challenged Edison in the current wars which Westinhouse eventually won. Ironically, many devices used today are DC (computers, cell phones, LED lights, etc.) as Edison predicted, and converters have to be used to step down from AC back to DC.

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How did Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla meet?

Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla met when Tesla started working for Edison at his company, Edison Machine Works, in 1884. Tesla made significant contributions to the company, but the two inventors had contrasting views on electricity and eventually parted ways due to disagreements on alternating current versus direct current.


Was there another scientist that worked with Nikola Tesla?

He worked with the Edison company. This didn't mean they worked together. Tesla worked underneath Edison's command as a employee and not coworker. When Tesla came to the United States, Edison had serious problems with his direct curent motor which Tesla corrected. Edison didn't not meet his payment agreement so Tesla left his company. As most Edison's patents were the work of employees in his company, so was the major contribution Edison did electricatly which was the direct current motor which was in great part made by Tesla. Edison couldn't work it work no matter what.


Did Nikola Tesla know Thomas Henry Moray?

Thomas Henry Moray was an inventor from Salt Lake City, Utah. Moray was a follower of Nikola Tesla, as a youth he greatly admired Tesla. Moray, as Nikola Tesla before him, was unsuccessful in introducing his devices working on this principle. Some report that his secret was forgotten. As mentioned above Moray tried for several patents to no avail. He was pro free electricity like Tesla. He didn't meet him personally.


Did Einstein meet Tesla?

There is no definitive evidence to suggest that Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla ever met in person. While they shared mutual admiration for each other's work, they were not known to have had a personal meeting during their lifetimes.


Did Einstein ever meet Edison?

Yes, Einstein did meet Edison in 1921 when Edison came to visit him in New Jersey. Edison reportedly said to Einstein, "You are the greatest scientist of this age."

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How did Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla meet?

Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla met when Tesla started working for Edison at his company, Edison Machine Works, in 1884. Tesla made significant contributions to the company, but the two inventors had contrasting views on electricity and eventually parted ways due to disagreements on alternating current versus direct current.


What do you do when thomas Edison asks you to meet with the passengers poptropica?

You have to meet all the passengers(besides Tesla) and then come back to Edison.


Was there another scientist that worked with Nikola Tesla?

He worked with the Edison company. This didn't mean they worked together. Tesla worked underneath Edison's command as a employee and not coworker. When Tesla came to the United States, Edison had serious problems with his direct curent motor which Tesla corrected. Edison didn't not meet his payment agreement so Tesla left his company. As most Edison's patents were the work of employees in his company, so was the major contribution Edison did electricatly which was the direct current motor which was in great part made by Tesla. Edison couldn't work it work no matter what.


Did Nikola Tesla know Thomas Henry Moray?

Thomas Henry Moray was an inventor from Salt Lake City, Utah. Moray was a follower of Nikola Tesla, as a youth he greatly admired Tesla. Moray, as Nikola Tesla before him, was unsuccessful in introducing his devices working on this principle. Some report that his secret was forgotten. As mentioned above Moray tried for several patents to no avail. He was pro free electricity like Tesla. He didn't meet him personally.


What year did H Ford and T Edison meet?

"probably about 1887 or thereabouts" - Thomas Edison


How many people do you have to meet to help Thomas Edison on mystery train island?

You have to talk to all of the people on the mystery train, from the coalman in the front (right) to the guard in the back (far left). There are the 4 crew (conductor, coalman, porter, guard) and 8 passengers besides Edison (New York Times Reporter, Mlle. Moreau from Le Monde, Gustave Eiffel, George Ferris, Nikola Tesla, Eric Weisz, Mark Twain, and Susan B. Anthony).


Did Einstein meet Tesla?

There is no definitive evidence to suggest that Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla ever met in person. While they shared mutual admiration for each other's work, they were not known to have had a personal meeting during their lifetimes.


When and how did thomas Edison meet Helen Keller?

Thomas Edison and Helen Keller first met in 1914 when Keller visited Edison's laboratory in New Jersey. Edison was fascinated by Keller's story and work advocating for the blind and deaf, while Keller was inspired by Edison's inventions and accomplishments as a renowned inventor. This meeting led to a friendship that lasted for several years.


Did Einstein ever meet Edison?

Yes, Einstein did meet Edison in 1921 when Edison came to visit him in New Jersey. Edison reportedly said to Einstein, "You are the greatest scientist of this age."


What if Thomas Edison does not show you the camera after you meet all the people on Mystery Train island?

You have not met and talked to "everyone" or Edison would set up the camera. You need to see each person, including the guard at the back of the train (far left). There are the 4 crew and 9 passengers including Edison.


Did Thomas Edison and max Mueller meet?

There is no historical evidence or documentation to suggest that Thomas Edison and Max Müller ever met. Edison, the American inventor, was primarily focused on his work in electricity and technology, while Müller, a German-born philologist and Orientalist, was known for his studies in language and religion. Their fields of expertise and interests were quite different, and they lived in different contexts, making an encounter unlikely.


Where is the transformer on mystery train island?

The transformer for the wheel built by Ferris is stolen while Tesla is locked up. He was framed for the theft of Edison's movie camera. Once you free Tesla, Weisz (Houdini) helps you uncover the real thief. After you meet with President Cleveland in the guarded rear car, you discover whose luggage the camera was actually in.