[net.sci] Why was 60 hz chosen for the NA power grid operating freq???

homer@zaphod.UUCP (Homer Robson) (02/27/86)

	Does anyone know why 60hz was chosen as the standard frequency
	for the AC power distribution system in North America??

	Why did Europe choose 50 Hz??

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THANKS,
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