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George Westinghouse invented the air brake for electric railway cars around the 1880's. He also purchased the patent rights to generators which used alternating currents, as well as patenting Transformers that reduced high-voltage power to lower voltage levels. His new system made long-distance transmission more efficient, over Edison's system of direct current which couldn't transmit electricity very far.
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Invented the air brake?
The automatic Air Brake was invented by Granville Woods
Thomas Edison and george westinghouse both worked wonders with what?
electricity
Who took Edison's work a step further by developing transformers?
George Westinghouse
What did George wetinghouse jr invent?
George Westinghouse, Jr was an American entrepenur and engineer who invented the railroad air brake and was a pioneer of the electrical industry. Westinghouse was one of Thomas Edison's main rivals in the early implementation of the American electricity system. Westinghouse's system using alternating current ultimately prevailed over Edison's insistence on direct current. In 1911, he received the AIEE Adisson's Medal 'For meritorious achievement in connection with the development of the alternating current system light'.
Who invented alternating currents and transformers?
Nikola Tesla invented AC, probably a transformer as well but don't quote that.
Who is George westinghouse?
George Westinghouse was George Westinghouse
Who is George westington?
well... you probally mean george westinghouse or george washington. george westinghouse was born in the 'Burgh well... you probally mean george westinghouse or george washington. george westinghouse was born in the 'Burgh
Who founded Westinghouse Corp?
George Westinghouse
What is George Westinghouse's birthday?
George Westinghouse was born on October 6, 1846.
When was George Westinghouse born?
George Westinghouse was born on October 6, 1846.
When was George Westinghouse Bridge created?
George Westinghouse Bridge was created in 1932.
Who invented the air brakes?
George Westinghouse invented the air brakes
How did George westinghouse die?
George Westinghouse died of heart failure.
When was George Westinghouse Jones House created?
George Westinghouse Jones House was created in 1900.
How did westinghouse die?
George Westinghouse died of heart failure.
How old was George Westinghouse at death?
George Westinghouse died on March 12, 1914 at the age of 67.
What school did George westinghouse go to?
George Westinghouse Jr. went to Union college in Schenectady
