12 Questions
When were magnetism and static electricity first recognized to be separate phenomena?
1551
Who discovered that amber becomes charged by rubbing?
Thales of Miletus
Which ancient Greek shepherd experienced a phenomenon related to magnetism and iron nails?
Magnus
During what period did scientists take bold steps towards understanding and harnessing magnetism and electricity?
400 years after 1551
What did Thales of Miletus describe as becoming charged by rubbing?
Amber
Which field saw a succession of discoveries leading to more powerful insights and revolutionary inventions?
Electricity and magnetism
Who first coined the term 'electricity' from the Greek word for amber?
William Gilbert
Which scientist discovered that electricity can be repulsive as well as attractive?
Vincenzo Cascariolo
Who theorized that light is a pressure wave through a type of matter and invented properties to calculate reflection and refraction?
Rene Descartes
In 1660, which scientist invented a machine that produced static electricity?
Otto von Guericke
Who discovered and named the bending of light around opaque bodies as 'diffraction'?
Francesco Maria Grimaldi
Which scientist's work included the observation of rings of light formed by a layer of air between two glass plates?
Robert Hooke
Explore the historical development of electricity and magnetism, starting from ancient times to the significant milestones in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn about the evolution of knowledge and understanding of these forces over the centuries.
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