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They significantly reduced (and continue to reduce) the number of fires caused by lightning. It is interesting to note that many religious people of the time thought that it was the height of evil to interfere with God's will by installing lightning rods.
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∙ 13y agoBecause by creating the lightning rod, he discovered that lightning and electricity are the same thing.
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∙ 12y agoThe lightning rod prevents ships and buildings from being hit by lightning.
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∙ 10y agoso the lightning dont stroke the house
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What 5 things did Benjamin Franklin invent?
Lightning rod, bifocals, Franklin Stove, Odometer
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.
Who helped Benjamin Franklin invent the Lightning Rod?
The lightning Rod was not dicovered, it was invented. The way to use the lightning rod was discovered however. Ive done a lot of looking up on this subject but never found the name of the person responsible for inventing the lightning Rod.
When did Benjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?
in 1774
Did Benjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?
Yes.
What weather appartus did Benjamin Franklin invent?
The lightning rod
What are the things Benjamin Franklin invent?
Lightning rod, Franklin stove, and bifocal glasses.
What 5 things did Benjamin Franklin invent?
Lightning rod, bifocals, Franklin Stove, Odometer
What did Benjamin kranklin invent?
Benjamin Franklin was president from 1785 to 1788. Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a catheter, and a glass harmonica.
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 object did Benjamin Franklin invent to keep people from being hurt in electric storms?
Lightning rod
Who helped Benjamin Franklin invent the Lightning Rod?
The lightning Rod was not dicovered, it was invented. The way to use the lightning rod was discovered however. Ive done a lot of looking up on this subject but never found the name of the person responsible for inventing the lightning Rod.
What did benjamen invent?
* lightning rod * Franklin stove * odometer * bifocals* lightning rod * Franklin stove * odometer * bifocals* lightning rod * Franklin stove * odometer * bifocals* lightning rod * Franklin stove * odometer * bifocals* lightning rod * Franklin stove * odometer * bifocals* lightning rod * Franklin stove * odometer * bifocals
Did ben franklin invent the lightning rod?
Yes he did.
Which of Benjamin Franklin inventions protected people from lightning?
the lightning rod
Did Benjamin Franklin invent the lightening rod?
yes
When did Benjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?
in 1774
