6 Questions
Who is credited with discovering that electricity has positive and negative elements?
Benjamin Franklin
Who purchased a patent for an electric light bulb from Canadian inventors Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward?
Thomas Edison
Did humans invent electricity?
No, they simply discovered it and invented ways to harness its power
Which material allows electrons to move through it?
Conductor
What is the result of reaching for a metal doorknob after building up static electricity?
You receive an electric shock
What causes static electricity?
Friction between two insulating materials
Study Notes
Electricity Basics
- Benjamin Franklin is credited with discovering that electricity has positive and negative elements.
Electric Light Bulb
- Thomas Edison purchased a patent for an electric light bulb from Canadian inventors Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward.
Origin of Electricity
- Electricity is a naturally occurring phenomenon and was not invented by humans.
Conductors and Insulators
- A conductor is a material that allows electrons to move through it, such as copper wire.
Static Electricity
- Reaching for a metal doorknob after building up static electricity can cause a shock.
- Static electricity is caused by the buildup of electrons on an object, often due to friction or rubbing against another material.
Test your knowledge about electricity and Benjamin Franklin's contributions with this quiz. Learn about the discovery of electricity, its positive and negative elements, and its connection to lightning. Challenge yourself with questions on this fascinating topic!
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