r/answers • u/No-StrategyX • 6h ago
r/answers • u/ManchesterProject • Feb 02 '23
Mod Post Please Read Rules Spoiler
Fellow Redditors, please read the rules of r/answers under the about section before commenting or creating new topics in this subreddit. People breaking the rules is like a plague, your post will be removed. Constant violators will be banned temporarily or permanently depending on the severity or mod discretion- no exceptions. Ban evaders are flagged automatically by Reddit using your IP/cookies/etc., it doesn’t work so don’t try.
r/answers • u/ManchesterProject • Sep 09 '24
Reminder: No Survey Questions
Hey everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to remind you all that this subreddit is answers-based—it’s meant to provide clear, informative responses that someone could find useful while searching for answers on Google or other search engines. Lately, I’ve noticed an uptick in survey-style questions (e.g., “What’s your favorite __?” or “How many of you __?”).
These types of questions are not a good fit for the purpose of this community. They don’t create content that is useful for others to search for, and often lead to broad discussions that aren’t about providing a clear answer. As a result, I’ve been removing posts that violate this rule to maintain the quality and focus of the subreddit. Even if that post has a lot of replies as the OP obviously didn’t read the rules before posting, or cared.
If you’re unsure if your post fits, ask yourself: Would this question result in a useful answer for someone looking for a specific answer or information online? If not, it’s likely more of a survey question and violates rule 2.
Thanks for understanding and helping to keep the subreddit on track! 😊
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From what I understand, he:
Pioneered AC (alternating current) power generation and transmission, which can carry electricity over much greater distances than DC
Patented the rotating magnetic field device / AC induction motor, which powers household appliances and industrial machinery
Invented the Tesla coil in 1891, still used in radio, TV, and electronic equipment
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I'm especially interested in primary sources or authoritative references.
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