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What did Benjamin Franklin observe while flying a kite during a thunderstorm?
What did Benjamin Franklin observe while flying a kite during a thunderstorm?
What did Benjamin Franklin tie to the string of the kite during the thunderstorm experiment?
What did Benjamin Franklin tie to the string of the kite during the thunderstorm experiment?
What type of jar did Benjamin Franklin use to store electric charge during his experiment?
What type of jar did Benjamin Franklin use to store electric charge during his experiment?
How did Benjamin Franklin fly the kite during the thunderstorm experiment?
How did Benjamin Franklin fly the kite during the thunderstorm experiment?
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What conclusion did Benjamin Franklin draw from his experiment with the kite during a thunderstorm?
What conclusion did Benjamin Franklin draw from his experiment with the kite during a thunderstorm?
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What did Benjamin Franklin insert into the Leyden jar during his experiment?
What did Benjamin Franklin insert into the Leyden jar during his experiment?
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Study Notes
Benjamin Franklin's Kite Experiment
- Benjamin Franklin observed sparks of electricity during a thunderstorm while flying a kite.
- He tied a metal key to the string of the kite during the experiment.
- Franklin used a Leyden jar to store electric charge during the experiment.
- He flew the kite in an open area, allowing the kite string to draw electricity from the thunderclouds.
- Franklin concluded that lightning is a form of electricity, and that it can be harnessed and stored.
- He inserted metal rods into the Leyden jar to collect and store the electric charge.
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Explore the chapter discussing natural phenomena like lightning and earthquakes. Learn how to protect yourself from their damaging effects and understand the science behind them.
