Physics of "The Current War": Edison, Westinghouse & Tesla (AC vs. DC)

Why did Siemens say that AC was "pure humbug" and why did Edison think that Westinghouse would kill a customer within 6 months and what does that have to do with the electric chair? Watch this video for a simple but not simplistic explanation of the Physics behind the "War of the Currents" to find out!

Thanks to Kim Nalley for the background music.

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