Lightbulb

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Thomas edison alva [] Born February 11th, 1847 in Milan, Ohio questions: Did you start building/inventing thing as a kid? Answer: His reading led him to experiment with chemicals and to construct elaborate models. He built models of a working sawmill and a railroad engine, both powered by steam.

questions: What ideas did you use to invent the light bulb? Answer: well Edison said he was going to beat William Wallace and that he was going in the wrong direction. Arc lights gave edison The idea because he wasn't going in the right direction.

questions: Did anyone help you along the way with this invention? Answer: He had a sponsor. J.P. Morgan. His Assistance also made a contribute.

Collins, Theresa M. "Edison, Thomas Alva." //World Book Advanced//. World Book, 2011. Web. 8 Dec. 2011.
questions: Did other inventions of yours lead up to this one? Answer: Well no not really because edison said that Wallace was going in the wrong direction...So he said that he could beat William Wallace.

questions: `How many tries did it take you to invent the light bulb? Answer: First tested in October and completed in November. of 1879 Less than one month because it was first tested on Oct. 21. and completed on Nov. 1. William Wallace's ARC light's lead Thomas in the right the direction. They were two bright for private homes.

//Completed on November 1st, 1879; First tested on October 21st, 1879// By mid october of 1878 edison had all the bakers he needed and the edison electric light company was born :) His most famous contributions include useful electric lighting and the world’s first electric power system. Edison looked for many different solutions when attempting to solve problems. When he created new or improved devices, he made a variety of designs. Edison also created one of the first modern research laboratories. Some scientists and historians regard this development as Edison’s greatest achievement. **//The electric light.//**In 1878, Edison began his most ambitious project. He developed a system of electric lighting to be used in homes, stores, offices, and factories. He found support for this project from J. P. Morgan, a powerful banker. Many inventors at the time were investigating electric lighting. They thought electric lighting would be cheaper. This work required a system of generators, wires and cables, switches, motors, meters, and //lamps//(light bulbs). The lamps were probably the most famous component of the system. An //incandescent lamp// produces light by passing an electric current through a //filament//(fine thread or wire). The electric current heats the filament so that it glows. Edison had to figure out how to make practical, long-lasting incandescent. His reading led him to experiment with chemicals and to construct elaborate models. He built models of a working sawmill and a railroad engine, both powered by steam.