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Westinghouse Electric Co.: George Westinghouse

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A brief biography from the company that bears his name. George Westinghouse was a prolific inventor, and this biography recounts his many inventions, beginning with the air brake which greatly increased safety on the railroads.

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electricity
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alternating current, railroad improvements, railroad safety, train air brake, george westinghouse, george westinghouse, jr., nikola tesla, railroad safety appliance act, westinghouse, westinghouse electric company
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)