Multiple choice general knowledge

How many patents is edison credited with approximately

  1. 800

  2. 1500

  3. 400

  4. 100
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thomas Edison is credited with 1,093 patents, making option B (1500) the closest approximation among the choices. His patents cover inventions like the phonograph, motion picture camera, alkaline battery, and electric light system. The exact count is 1,093 U.S. patents plus additional patents in other countries. This remarkable output earned him the nickname 'The Wizard of Menlo Park' and solidified his legacy as one of history's most prolific inventors.

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