Nikola Tesla was a scientist known for his innovative inventions in electricity and engineering. He was a risk-taker who enjoyed challenging himself and was driven by his creativity and desire to develop new technologies, such as alternating current motors and wireless transmission. However, his independent and arrogant nature sometimes caused conflicts in his professional relationships.

1. Scientists: Life Stories
Nikola Tesla
Unit 5 Lesson 2

2. Objective

5. Let’s Review the Story!
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Pages 100-107

12. dramatic, risk-taker,
hardworking, creative, couldn’t
pass up a challenge, arrogant,
didn’t care about money,
independent
AC dynamos, Tesla coil,
waterwheel, wireless
transmissions
the desire to come up with
an AC motor, challenges

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