Which of the following nicknames were given to Steinmetz?
"Forger of Thunderbolts" and "The Wizard of Schenectady"
"Father of Electricity"
"Maker of Lightening"
"God of Power"
Answer
"Forger of Thunderbolts" and "The Wizard of Schenectady" were two nicknames given to Charles Steinmetz. Steinmetz was a German-American electrical engineer and physicist who made significant contributions to the development of alternating current machinery and power systems. He was also a prolific inventor, holding over 200 patents.
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