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Energy, Heat & MotionElectrical Engineering

The War of the Currents

Edison and Tesla fought over how electricity should reach your home

Thomas Edison lit up Manhattan, then lost the battle over how electricity would reach every home. What beat him?

You'll find out

  • Why Edison's power stopped at a mile
  • How a fight turned into a scare campaign
  • Why DC is making a comeback

Why it matters

Every outlet in your home, and every charger you plug in, is shaped by how this fight ended.

About 4 min7 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 168 · Zone 19

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