Inventions Trivia

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What machine patented by Eli Whitney in 1794 greatly sped the separation of cotton fibers from seeds?

Answer: Cotton gin

Bonus fact: The cotton gin mechanically separates cotton fibers from seeds.

What safety device invented by Elisha Otis helped make passenger elevators practical by preventing a car from falling if the hoisting cable failed?

Answer: Safety brake

Bonus fact: Otis publicly demonstrated his elevator safety mechanism in 1854.

An invention is a new device, process, or method created to do what?

Answer: Solve a problem or serve a purpose

Bonus fact: Inventions apply ideas in new practical forms.

Who is commonly credited with inventing the practical telephone?

Answer: Alexander Graham Bell

Bonus fact: Bell received a famous U.S. patent for the telephone in 1876.

The cotton gin was designed to separate cotton fibers from what?

Answer: Seeds

Bonus fact: The machine greatly sped cotton processing.

Who is commonly credited with inventing the cotton gin in 1793?

Answer: Eli Whitney

Bonus fact: Whitney patented his design in 1794.

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