The Invention of the Alternating Current Motor — Questions and answers
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What happened when Linnea opened the 'Wonder Inventions Encyclopedia'?
Choices
- Her mom called her for dinner.
- The book started to glow and her room swirled with colors. ✓
- A small mouse ran out from the pages.
- She found a map to a hidden treasure.
Answer: The book started to glow and her room swirled with colors.
From page 2
According to Tesla, what was the main problem with direct current (DC)?
Choices
- It was too expensive to use.
- It could only travel short distances. ✓
- It made too much noise.
- It was difficult to turn on and off.
Answer: It could only travel short distances.
From page 5
How did Tesla feel about working on the prototype motor?
Choices
- He felt happy and excited all the time.
- He was bored and wanted to quit.
- He felt frustrated, but he was determined to keep trying. ✓
- He was angry because no one understood his ideas.
Answer: He felt frustrated, but he was determined to keep trying.
From page 6
What idea did Linnea give Tesla to help improve his invention?
Choices
- To use a bigger lightbulb.
- To take a long break and relax.
- To try using a capacitor. ✓
- To add more gears to the motor.
Answer: To try using a capacitor.
From page 7
What did Tesla shout when his alternating current motor finally worked?
Choices
- "This is a complete disaster!"
- "I need more time to work!"
- "Eureka! It works! The alternating current motor is a success!" ✓
- "Where is my wrench?"
Answer: "Eureka! It works! The alternating current motor is a success!"
From page 8
What did Linnea learn about the alternating current motor?
Choices
- It only powers very old machines.
- It helps grow plants in the desert.
- It powers nearly everything we use today, like fans and phones. ✓
- It makes food taste better.
Answer: It powers nearly everything we use today, like fans and phones.
From page 10