Who was George Westinghouse Jr?
An American Painter
A British Author
An Italian Composer
An American entrepreneur and engineer
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George Westinghouse Jr. was an American entrepreneur and engineer. He is best known for his work in the development of the alternating current (AC) electrical system, and for his role in the creation of the Niagara Falls hydroelectric power station. Westinghouse was also a pioneer in the field of railroad transportation, and he developed the first commercially successful air brake.
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