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who is the prominent inventor known for his contributions to the industrial revolution, particularly in the field of electricity and communication?
○ elijah mccoy
○ eli whitney
○ henry ford
○ thomas edison

Explanation:

• Elijah McCoy: Known for lubrication - related inventions, not mainly in electricity and communication.
• Eli Whitney: Invented the cotton gin, related to agriculture and manufacturing (not electricity/communication).
• Henry Ford: Revolutionized the automobile industry with assembly - line production (not electricity/communication).
• Thomas Edison: Made significant contributions to electricity (e.g., electric light bulb) and communication (e.g., phonograph).

Answer:

Thomas Edison