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    What is telegraphy?

    • Telegraphy is sending some messages at long distance.
    • Telegraphy is sending some messages al short distance.
    • Telegraphy is watching tv.
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Explore the life and inventions of Thomas Edison with questions on his birth, the light bulb invention, his favorite creation, and more.

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  • 2. 

    When is Edsion born?

    • 11 of February 1847

    • 12 of February 1847

    • 11 february 1855

    Correct Answer
    A. 11 of February 1847
    Explanation
    Edison was born on 11th February 1847.

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  • 3. 

    To what he was elected in 1960 by a university?

    • To one of the greatest Americans.

    • To one of the oldest Americans.

    • To one of the dummest Americans

    Correct Answer
    A. To one of the greatest Americans.
    Explanation
    The question is asking about what the person was elected to in 1960 by a university. The correct answer is "to one of the greatest Americans." This suggests that the person was elected to a prestigious position or honor by a university, indicating that they were recognized as one of the most outstanding individuals in American history.

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  • 4. 

    Where is Edison born?

    • In Ghent in Belgium

    • In Milan in Italy.

    • In Milan in America.

    Correct Answer
    A. In Milan in America.
  • 5. 

    What invention did like Edison the most?

    • A computer

    • A television

    • A turntable

    Correct Answer
    A. A turntable
    Explanation
    Edison's love for the turntable can be attributed to his passion for music and sound. As a renowned inventor, Edison was fascinated by the creation and reproduction of sound. The turntable, also known as a phonograph, revolutionized the way music was enjoyed by allowing people to listen to recorded sound. Edison's invention of the phonograph in 1877 was a groundbreaking achievement, and it showcased his interest and enthusiasm for sound technology. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that Edison favored the turntable as his favorite invention.

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    Why did Edison get free telegraphy lessons?

    • As a child he saved a dog.

    • As a child he saved a little boy.

    • As a child he was very smart.

    Correct Answer
    A. As a child he saved a little boy.
    Explanation
    Edison received free telegraphy lessons because as a child, he saved a little boy. This act of bravery and heroism may have caught the attention of someone who recognized his potential and offered him the opportunity to learn telegraphy for free.

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  • 7. 

    In what year he invented the light bulb?

    • 1900

    • 1877

    • 1879

    Correct Answer
    A. 1879
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1879 because that is the year in which he successfully invented and patented the practical incandescent light bulb. Prior to this, Edison had been working on improving the design and functionality of the light bulb, and 1879 marked the year when he was able to create a long-lasting and commercially viable version of the light bulb.

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    How hot is it in a light bulb?

    • 10 to 150 degrees

    • 2500 to 3000 degrees

    • 1 524 354 to 1 987 465 degrees

    Correct Answer
    A. 2500 to 3000 degrees
    Explanation
    A light bulb typically operates at a temperature range of 2500 to 3000 degrees Celsius. This high temperature is necessary for the bulb to produce light through incandescence, which is the emission of light when an object is heated until it glows. The filament inside the bulb reaches this temperature when an electric current passes through it. This temperature range allows the bulb to emit a bright and visible light.

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