La guerra de las corrientes

La guerra de las corrientes

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In the 19th century, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison competed for control of the American electricity market. Edison initially dominated with direct current (DC), but it had limitations in energy transmission over long distances. Tesla introduced alternating current (AC), which could transmit power over greater distances. Edison launched a smear campaign against AC, even funding the development of the electric chair to associate AC with danger. Despite his efforts, AC became the primary form of electrical supply, cementing Tesla's legacy in the War of Currents.

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What was the outcome of the first electrocution using the electric chair?

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In what way did Tesla's legacy impact the electrical supply system in the 21st century?

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