Question 72

Tesla designed a brushless alternating current motor while attending the University of Prague.

While studying at the University of Prague in 1882, Nikola Tesla made the first sketches of his idea for a brushless alternating current motor.

A) Improved the design for Edison's DC generators.

This option is incorrect as Tesla did not accomplish this while attending the University of Prague. Instead, he worked on improving Edison's designs after he immigrated to the United States and was employed by Edison.

B) Made repairs to Edison's direct current power plants.

This option is also incorrect. Although Tesla did make repairs to Edison's DC power plants, this work occurred after he left the University of Prague and moved to Paris, where he was employed by the Continental Edison Company.

C) Made designs for a brushless alternating current motor.

This option is correct. Tesla created the initial sketches for his brushless alternating current motor while he was a student at the University of Prague, showcasing his early ingenuity and interest in electricity generation.

D) Developed a high-voltage electrical transformer.

This option is incorrect as well. Tesla developed the Tesla coil, a high-voltage transformer, later in his career, specifically in the 1890s, long after his time at the University of Prague.

Conclusion

The correct answer is C, as it directly relates to Tesla's accomplishments during his time at the University of Prague. The other options reflect achievements or activities that occurred at different points in his career, demonstrating that C is the only accurate choice in the context of the question.