GK
INVENTIONS
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Thomas Edison
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Alexander Graham Bell
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The Wright Brothers
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George Washington Carver
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Detailed explanation-1: -On January 27, 1880, Thomas Edison received the historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp that paved the way for the universal domestic use of electric light.
Detailed explanation-2: -According to the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, “In 1879, he made an incandescent bulb that burned long enough to be practical, long enough to light a home for many hours.
Detailed explanation-3: -Edison was trying to come up with a high resistance system that would require far less electrical power than was used for the arc lamps. This could eventually mean small electric lights suitable for home use.
Detailed explanation-4: -Though Thomas Edison is usually credited as the man who invented the lightbulb, the famous American inventor wasn’t the only one who contributed to the development of this revolutionary technology. Alessandro Volta, Humphrey Davy and Joseph Swan played a critical role in the development of this technology.