Alternating Current
Who was the creator of Alternating Current?
Nikola Tesla.
Who is the creator of the Capacitor?
Peiter Van Musschenbroek.
The creator of DC was Thomas Edison.
Who created the first microwave?
Percy Spencer
Who created the Contracting Helix?
What is Alternating Current being used for today?
Alternating Current is used to power houses, run businesses, and heat homes.
What year was the capacitor created?
The capacitor was created during the 1740's
What was the famous invention made by Thomas Edison that used DC?
The lightbulb.
When was the period when microwaves became popular?
By 1997 almost every American family owned a microwave
What does the contracting helix do?
The contracting helix demonstrates how parallel lines can attract because of the magnetic fields they give off
Direct Current.
What is the main purpose of a Capacitor?
The main purpose of a Capacitor is to store electricity.
What is the opposite of DC?
The opposite of Direct Current is Alternating Current.
How much did the original microwave cost?
The original microwave cost just under 500$
When was the contracting helix created?
Who was strongly opposed to AC during the 19th century?
Thomas Edison
Does a battery or a capacitor take less time to charge up?
Capacitor
What are the main things that direct current is used for today?
The main uses of direct current are in data centers, hospitals, airports, and any electricity that relates to phones.
Who did Percy Spencer collaborate with when he was perfecting his microwave?
Raytheon Laboratories
What is another name for the contracting helix?
Roget's Spiral
What do electrons do in Alternating Current?
They are always changing directions.
What are three things that can destroy a capacitor?
Who went against Thomas Edison's direct current with alternating current.
Nikola Tesla
What was the intended purpose for microwaves when they first came out?
To detect enemy planes and ships in World War 2
What device is the contracting helix similar to?
Faraday's Motor