Dynamite was invented by___________?
Correct answer: A. Alfred Nobel
- A. Alfred Nobel
- B. Thomas Edison
- C. William Davis
- D. None of these
Explanation
Alfred Nobel invented dynamite in 1867 by stabilizing nitroglycerin with an absorbent material. He later used his wealth to establish the Nobel Prizes.
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