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Q41
What invention is credited to the Russian born American inventor Vladimir Kosma Zworykin?
  • A Telegraph
  • B Radio
  • C Television
  • D Dishwasher
Answer: Option C
Q42
Benjamin Franklin was a prolific inventor. He invented the lightning rod, the Franklin stove, studied electricity, discovered the Gulf Stream, started the first library, and on and on. Among his many other inventions, what musical instrument did he invent?
  • A Banjo
  • B Oboe
  • C Clarinet
  • D Harmonium
Answer: Option D
Q43
Benjamin Franklin was a prolific inventor. He invented the lightning rod, the Franklin stove, studied electricity, discovered the Gulf Stream, started the first library, and on and on. Among his many other inventions, what musical instrument did he invent?
  • A Banjo
  • B Oboe
  • C Clarinet
  • D Harmonium
Answer: Option D
Q44
What Thomas Davenport invented?
  • A Screw propellor
  • B Electric streetcar
  • C Chesterfield
  • D Sleeping (railway) car
Answer: Option B
Q45
What Elisha Otis invented?
  • A The brake used in modern elevators
  • B Jet Engine
  • C Turbine
  • D Hydraulic Crane
Answer: Option A
Q46
Where was the yo-yo invented?
  • A France
  • B United States
  • C Philippines
  • D England
Answer: Option C
Q47
For what does the world owe Almon Strowger a debt of gratitude?
  • A Parking Meters
  • B Vending Machines
  • C Automatic Telephone Exchanges
  • D Traffic Lights
Answer: Option C
Q48
Who is often called the 'first African-American' inventor?
  • A Bessie Blount
  • B George Washington Carver
  • C Benjamin Banneker
  • D Elijah McCoy
Answer: Option C
Q49
The first hand glider was designed by...?
  • A Leonardo DaVinci
  • B The Wright brothers
  • C Francis Rogallo
  • D Galileo
Answer: Option A
Q50
In which decade was the telegraph invented?
  • A 1810s
  • B 1840s
  • C 1870s
  • D 1890s
Answer: Option B
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