FAQ About Thomas Edison
How did Thomas Edison invent the electric light bulb?
Thomas Edison is credited with creating the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb. While not the first to create an electric light, Edison improved upon existing designs with more durable and longer-lasting filaments, leading to the successful commercialization of the light bulb in 1879. His work included the development of an improved vacuum inside the bulb and the use of a carbon filament, contributing to widespread adoption.
