10 Questions
What was Benjamin Franklin's approach towards his education?
He compensated for his lack of formal education by reading books
How did people initially believe electricity was generated?
By rubbing two objects together
What did Benjamin Franklin discover about electricity that was revolutionary at the time?
Electricity is the movement of charged particles
Why did Benjamin Franklin use the terms 'positive' and 'negative' in relation to electricity?
To help explain the movement of charged particles
How did Benjamin Franklin contribute to the field of electricity?
By being the first to use the terms 'positive' and 'negative' in relation to electricity
What did Benjamin Franklin use to prove that electricity was stored in the glass between the foil?
Material of the jar
What was significant about Franklin's experiment with the Leyden jar during a storm?
It showed that thunderstorms contained electrical power
What was the purpose of connecting a Leyden jar to a kite during Franklin's storm experiment?
To collect a charge from the storm cloud
What did Franklin invent to protect buildings from lightning strikes?
Lightning rod
How did Franklin's lightning rod work to protect buildings?
By capturing the charge of a lightning strike and directing it harmlessly down to the ground
Test your knowledge on Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, his inventions, education, and his lifelong interest in electricity. Learn more about the remarkable achievements of this prominent historical figure.
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