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What did Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment reveal about lightning?
What did Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment reveal about lightning?
- It was a form of static electricity (correct)
- It was a form of nuclear energy
- It was a form of gravitational pull
- It was a form of magnetic force
What are some examples of destructive natural phenomena mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of destructive natural phenomena mentioned in the text?
- Cyclones, thunderstorms, lightning, earthquakes (correct)
- Rainbows, sunshine, gentle breezes, volcanic eruptions
- Tornadoes, solar eclipses, moon phases, tsunamis
- Auroras, hailstorms, calm seas, sandstorms
What did Benjamin Franklin use to conduct the kite experiment to discover lightning's true nature?
What did Benjamin Franklin use to conduct the kite experiment to discover lightning's true nature?
- Nylon rope, aluminum foil, and plastic container
- Silk string, iron key, and Leyden jar (correct)
- Steel cable, brass key, and ceramic pot
- Copper wire, wooden stick, and glass jar
What is a Leyden jar used for?
What is a Leyden jar used for?
Which of the following is categorized as a natural phenomenon?
Which of the following is categorized as a natural phenomenon?
What were some examples of destructive natural phenomena mentioned in the text?
What were some examples of destructive natural phenomena mentioned in the text?
What is the definition of a natural phenomenon according to the text?
What is the definition of a natural phenomenon according to the text?
How did Benjamin Franklin conduct the kite experiment to discover lightning's true nature?
How did Benjamin Franklin conduct the kite experiment to discover lightning's true nature?
What did Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment reveal about lightning?
What did Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment reveal about lightning?
What subatomic particles are mentioned in the text?
What subatomic particles are mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Benjamin Franklin's Kite Experiment
- Revealed that lightning is a form of electricity
- Conducted using a kite, a metal key, and a Leyden jar to demonstrate the connection between lightning and electricity
- Franklin flew the kite in a thunderstorm and collected electrical charges from the lightning, storing them in the Leyden jar
Destructive Natural Phenomena
- Examples include lightning, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions
Leyden Jar
- Used to store electrical charges
Natural Phenomena
- Defined as an observable event or process that occurs naturally, such as lightning, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions
- Categorized as natural phenomena: lightning, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions
Subatomic Particles
- None mentioned in the text
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