Edison's contribution lay less in a single component than in combining a durable filament, an effective vacuum, and a system that made electrical distribution possible. Other inventors had also worked on incandescent lighting; Edison's system, however, played a decisive role in the spread of electric lighting.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Edison’s Incandescent Lamp?
- In 1879 the American inventor Thomas Edison made significant progress toward developing a practical incandescent light bulb capable of providing light for an extended period.
- When did Edison’s Incandescent Lamp happen?
- 1879 CE
- Where did Edison’s Incandescent Lamp take place?
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