He invented the vulcanized rubber double-tube tire in 1845 and the glass fountain pen in 1849. He also came up with the technique of firing explosive charges using electricity.
- Robert William Thomson
- Edouard Michelin
- B. F. Goodrich
- Edouard Goodyear
Answer
The correct answer is A) Robert William Thomson.
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