Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Nikola Tesla was a Serbian-American inventor, electrical engineer, and physicist who is best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electrical supply system.
AC is an electric current that periodically reverses direction. It is what powers our homes and most electrical devices.
Induction Motor: An induction motor is a type of electric motor that uses electromagnetic induction to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
Wireless Power Transfer: This refers to the transmission of electrical energy from one place to another without using any physical conductors or wires.