Question for:
Whose last name did Thomas Edison use pejoratively - adding a d to the end - as a word for electrocution? The use of this insult emanated from a competition between the two men with Edison pushing DC current while the other man supported AC current. Edison's derision of AC contributed greatly to the development of the electric chair.
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Possible QScores
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91.62
88.48
68.57
Answer Breakdown
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| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | |
| Submissions | 210 | 28 | 10 | 74 | 322 |
| % of Total | 65.22% | 8.7% | 3.11% | 22.98% | |
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| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | |
| Correct | 31 | 27 | 7 | 61 | 126 |
| % of Correct | 24.6% | 21.43% | 5.56% | 48.41% | |
| % of Answers | 9.63% | 8.39% | 2.17% | 18.94% | |
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| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total | |
| Incorrect | 179 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 196 |
| % of Incorrect | 91.33% | 0.51% | 1.53% | 6.63% | |
| % of Answers | 55.59% | 0.31% | 0.93% | 4.04% | |
39.13%
60.87%
34.78%
Most Common Incorrect Answer
| Answer | Count |
|---|---|
| “Tesla” | 146 |