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Slide 1 - Thomas Edison The Wizard of Menlo Park
Thomas Edison The Wizard of Menlo Park
His Key Invention: The Practical Light Bulb
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Thomas Edison: The Wizard of Menlo Park and the Practical Light Bulb
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Make a presentation about a person who is an inventor include the following. Who is the inventor, what was the inventor, why was it created, when was it created, how was it created, how does it show dependability, add three picture.
This presentation details Thomas Edison's life, his invention of the practical incandescent light bulb, its purpose to replace unsafe gas lamps, the 1879 development timeline at Menlo Park lab, the iterative process involving thousands of filament tests and teamwork, its dependability with 1,200-hour lifespan, key historical images, and lasting impact on modern lighting and industry.
May 9, 202612 slides
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Slide 2 - Presentation Outline
- Who is Thomas Edison?
- The Invention: Practical Light Bulb
- Why was it created?
- When was it created?
- How was it created?
- How it shows dependability
- Key Images
- Conclusion
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Slide 3 - Who is Thomas Edison?
- Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931)
- American inventor and businessman
- Developed many devices: phonograph, motion picture camera, early electric light bulb
- One of the first to use organized science and teamwork
- Established first industrial research lab in Menlo Park, NJ (1876)
- 1,093 US patents
Source: Wikipedia Research: Thomas Edison
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Slide 4 - What was the Invention?
- Practical incandescent electric light bulb
- Early versions developed for homes and industry
- Uses filament that glows with electric current
- Part of broader electric power generation system
- Has had widespread impact on modern world
Source: Wikipedia Research: Thomas Edison
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Slide 5 - Why was it Created?
- To provide practical electric lighting for everyday use
- Replace dangerous gas lamps (explosive, dim, hot)
- Enable widespread adoption of electric power
- Improve safety and efficiency in homes and industry
Source: Wikipedia Research: Thomas Edison
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Slide 6 - When was it Created?
1876: Menlo Park Lab Established first industrial research laboratory 1878: Light Bulb Research Begins Systematic work on practical electric light Oct 1879: First Success Bulb with bamboo filament burns 40+ hours 1880: Commercialization Pearl Street Station powers 400 bulbs
Source: Wikipedia Research: Thomas Edison
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Slide 7 - How was it Created?
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| 1. Material Testing | Over 6,000 plant materials tested for filament |
| 2. Organized Teamwork | Researchers and employees collaborated in lab |
| 3. System Development | Created generators and wiring for full system |
| 4. Iteration | Achieved 1,200-hour bulb lifespan |
Source: Wikipedia Research: Thomas Edison
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Slide 8 - How Does it Show Dependability?
- Durable filament lasted 1,200 hours (vs prior 13.5 hours)
- Organized science and teamwork ensured reliable results
- Lit entire Menlo Park lab consistently
- Transformed into global standard for lighting
- Edison's 1,093 patents reflect dependable innovation process
Source: Wikipedia Research: Thomas Edison
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Slide 9 - Image 1: Thomas Edison
- American inventor (1847-1931)
- Known as Wizard of Menlo Park
- Held 1,093 US patents
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Slide 10 - Image 2: Menlo Park Lab
- Established in 1876, New Jersey
- First industrial research facility
- Birthplace of the light bulb and phonograph
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Slide 12 - Conclusion: Edison's Legacy
Edison's practical light bulb revolutionized lighting through methodical innovation, teamwork, and dependability.
His inventions shaped the modern industrialized world
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