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130: The Extraordinary True Story Of Nikola Tesla & His Stolen Work

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The Rise and Fall of Nikola Tesla

Thomas Edison promised Nikola Tesla a $10-an-hour raise, but he didn't get it. The two men were competing for control of the next big thing in electricity: AC motor technology. In 1887, Tesla invented the first induction motor, which made AC power transmission and economic necessity. It quickly became the preeminent power system of the 20th century and has remained the worldwide standard ever since.

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