Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The electric chair was invented by

  1. Scientist

  2. Electrician

  3. Dentist

  4. Carpenter
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The electric chair was invented by dentist Alfred P. Southwick in 1881. He developed the concept as a more humane alternative to hanging for capital punishment, drawing inspiration from his dental work with electricity. The first electric chair was built in Buffalo, New York, and first used in 1890.

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