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Franklin conducted experiments with electricity from "summary" of Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson
In his pursuits of scientific inquiry, Franklin turned his attention to the mysterious force of electricity. He was captivated by the crackling sparks produced by a Leyden jar, a device used to store static electricity. The Leyden jar was a common tool in experiments of the time, but Franklin sought to delve deeper into its properties and behavior. He began by conducting a series of experiments in his Philadelphia laboratory. Franklin's methodical approach involved carefully documenting his observations and analyzing the results. Through trial and error, he tested various hypotheses and recorded his findings in detailed notes, laying the groundwork for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of electricity. One of Franklin's most famous experiments involved flying a kite during a thunderstorm. By attaching a metal key to the kite string, he was able to draw electricity from the storm clouds and store it in a Leyden jar. This experiment proved that lightning was a form of electricity, a theory that had long been debated among scientists. Franklin's pioneering work with electricity led to several important contributions to the field. He introduced the concept of positive and negative electrical charges, as well as the idea that lightning rods could be used to protect buildings from lightning strikes. His experiments paved the way for future advancements in electrical science and solidified his reputation as one of the greatest minds of his time.
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