Multiple choice general knowledge

Who invented light bulb

  1. Thomas Edison

  2. Edward watt

  3. Edwin moore

  4. Humphry Davy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Humphry Davy invented the first electric light bulb in 1802 (the electric arc lamp). Thomas Edison developed the first commercially practical incandescent bulb in 1879, but Davy's invention came first. 'Edward watt' and 'Edwin moore' are incorrect distractors.

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