Tesla Vs Edison Research Paper

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By Rachel Moore
You could say that Tesla and Edison were very similar, and in a way they were, but the differences between the two men were unbelieveable. They were both extraordinary inventors who were amazing at what they did. Some people think that they could have been friends, but their differences is what really set the apart.
Their differences are what caused the downfall of the partnership that they had, or it was Edison’s slightly manipulative behaviors paired with Tesla’s over trusting personality. Or it could have been because of Edison’s concern with money while Tesla chose to focus of his inventions. However, we must give them both credit because of Tesla’s invention of the AC motor and Edison’s invention of the DC motor.
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