Tesla Vs. Edison

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History

 

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September 14, 2012

 

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University

 

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In 1888, Tesla devised a better system of transmission, the AC (alternating current) system used in houses around the world today. By using Tesla's newly developed transformers, AC could be stepped up and transmitted over long distances through thin wires. Edison's DC couldn't be stepped up, required a large power plant every square mile and thick cables for transmission...
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Edison's DC couldn't be stepped up, required a large power plant every square mile and thick cables for transmission. So in 1890, Tesla invented a motor to run on AC, the same type of motor used in every household appliance today Tesla solved this problem and proved them all wrong. But Edison soon had too much money invested into his DC system, and he tried his best to discredit Tesla by showing that AC was more dangerous than DC...
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