Thomas Edison is known for discovering electricity and inventing the light bulb, some may consider him solely responsible for modern day electricity,
but it is Nikola Tesla who is responsible for electricity as we know it. Thomas Edison used direct current to power his inventions, direct current is a powerful source of electricity spanning short distances. Tesla invented a "polyphase system of alternating-current dynamos, transformers, and motors."(Hunt) This allowed electricity to be transferred over longer distances without significant loss of electricity.
but it is Nikola Tesla who is responsible for electricity as we know it. Thomas Edison used direct current to power his inventions, direct current is a powerful source of electricity spanning short distances. Tesla invented a "polyphase system of alternating-current dynamos, transformers, and motors."(Hunt) This allowed electricity to be transferred over longer distances without significant loss of electricity.
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