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Who is credited with discovering that electricity has positive and negative elements?
Who is credited with discovering that electricity has positive and negative elements?
- Matthew Evans
- Benjamin Franklin (correct)
- Thomas Edison
- Henry Woodward
Who purchased a patent for an electric light bulb from Canadian inventors Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward?
Who purchased a patent for an electric light bulb from Canadian inventors Matthew Evans and Henry Woodward?
- Henry Woodward
- Thomas Edison (correct)
- Matthew Evans
- Benjamin Franklin
Did humans invent electricity?
Did humans invent electricity?
- No, they simply discovered it and invented ways to harness its power (correct)
- Yes, they invented electricity from scratch
- No, electricity was invented by Benjamin Franklin
- None of the above
Which material allows electrons to move through it?
Which material allows electrons to move through it?
What is the result of reaching for a metal doorknob after building up static electricity?
What is the result of reaching for a metal doorknob after building up static electricity?
What causes static electricity?
What causes static electricity?
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.
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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!
