Question

question 15(1 point)
(10)
which of these american entrepreneurs was an early competitor of thomas edison in the electricity industry?
a henry ford
b richard warren sears
c george westinghouse
d alexander graham bell

Explanation:

George Westinghouse was a rival and competitor of Thomas Edison in the electricity industry, involved in the 'War of the Currents'. He promoted alternating - current (AC) while Edison favored direct - current (DC). He was not an early confederate. Henry Ford was in the automotive industry. Richard Warren Sears was in the retail business. Alexander Graham Bell was in telecommunications. None of them were early confederates of Edison in the electricity industry. But among the options, if we consider the context of the electricity industry rivalry, the closest in terms of being a key figure in the same general field is George Westinghouse.

Answer:

c. George Westinghouse