What was the lighting rod for?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Electricity, including lightning, follows the "path of least resistence," so the grounded metal rod leads the lightning away from less conductive materials, such as wooden barns, which could burn.

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∙ 12y ago

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Who invented the lighting rod which helped protect building from lighting?

Ben Franklin invented the lighting rod and helped start the Philadelphia fire department.

When was the lighting rod made?

1752

What was Benjamin Franklin Doing when he invented the lighting rod?

He Invented the lightning rod Which Saved His And Many Other Peoples From Being Stuck By Lighting

Where can you buy Skylander lighting rod and wham shell cheap?

E-rod

Why did Benjamin Franklin's lighting rod?

for protection

Why was the lighting rod important?

It was important because it protceted you hoe during lighting storms.

When is skylanders lighting rod coming out?

the skylander (lightning Rod) will com out at March the 21

When did Benjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?

in 1774

Did Ben Franklin invent the lighting rod?

Yes.

When did binjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?

1586

Did Benjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?