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TechStuff Classic: History of Electricity Part Two

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The Battle of Currents: AC vs. DC

This chapter explores the competition between General Electric and Westinghouse, backed by Edison and J.P. Morgan respectively, to provide electricity for the Chicago World's Fair. It delves into the battle between direct current and alternating current and highlights Westinghouse's victory with their cheaper AC proposal.

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