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Who is noted for scientific achievements on electricity and his kite experiment to study lightning which lead to his invention of the lightning rod?

Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod.


Who is the inventor of lightning rod?

One inventor of the lightning rod was Benjamin Franklin. Another was a German priest, Diwisch. Both appear to have made their inventions in the same decade, around 1753. See "Who Really Invented The Lightning Rod?", The Electrical Review, volume 32, 10Feb1893, p.146.


Where did benjamin franklin get his idea for the lightning rod?

His kite-in-a-lightning-storm experiment, and most likely after witnessing what happens to buildings that are struck by lightning.


Which of Benjamin Franklin inventions protected people from lightning?

the lightning rod


Did ben franklin invent the lightning rod?

Benjamin Franklin did not invent the lightning rod, but he did popularize its use through his experiments with electricity in the mid-1700s. The lightning rod was actually invented by the American scientist and statesman, Benjamin Franklin.


When was the lightning rod invented by benjamin franklin?

Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod in 1749. It was designed to protect buildings and ships from lightning strikes by attracting the lightning and safely conducting it to the ground.


Scientist and inventions?

benjamin franklin-lightning rod


When did benjamin franklin make the lightning rod?

No. Franklin just proved that lightening was natural in nature with his kite experiment, but he did invent the lightening rod. Houses caught fire in the 1700's by lightening stikes, so he invented the lightening rod to be put on the roof of a house so it would get hit instead of the house. Edison will invent the light bulb in the late 1800's.


What weather appartus did Benjamin Franklin invent?

The lightning rod


Who invented the lightning rod which helped protect buildings from lightning?

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Inventions of Benjamin Franklin?

bifocals, electricity, lightning rod, franklin stove,odometer


What are the things Benjamin Franklin invent?

Lightning rod, Franklin stove, and bifocal glasses.