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How did George Westinghouse contribute to the expansion industry in the US?
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In April of 1869, he obtained a patent for one of his most important inventions, the air brake. This device enabled trains to be stopped with fail-safe accuracy by the locomotive engineer for the first time and was eventually adopted on the majority of the world's railroads.
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How did George Westinghouse contribute?
He invented the railway airbreak and was a pioneer of the electrica industry
How did George Westinghouse contribute to increasing number of inventions?
he got stuck in a tub
Who is George westinghouse?
George Westinghouse was George Westinghouse
How did George Westinghouse contribute to the history of electricity?
he shook the energy up in a bottle and pooped it out
What did george westinghouse contribute to physical science?
George Westinghouse contributed his expertise in the electrical field to science. He invented an air brake for the railroad, the electric chair, and an improved light bulb.
How did george westinghouse contribute to the industrial revolution?
George Westington had 361 patents over his coarse of life, many of which helped the growth of electricity,with the use of power and transportation, and the railroad system. All his inventions benefited the industry as a whole
Who is George westington?
well... you probally mean george westinghouse or george washington. george westinghouse was born in the 'Burgh well... you probally mean george westinghouse or george washington. george westinghouse was born in the 'Burgh
Who founded Westinghouse Corp?
George Westinghouse
What is George Westinghouse's birthday?
George Westinghouse was born on October 6, 1846.
When was George Westinghouse born?
George Westinghouse was born on October 6, 1846.
When was George Westinghouse Bridge created?
George Westinghouse Bridge was created in 1932.
Who invented the air brakes?
George Westinghouse invented the air brakes
