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it was made so that there is an easier way for the lightning to reach the ground. If it wasn't invented, the lighting could hit people as an easier way down or cars, buildings e.t.c
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What were Ben Franklin's top 5 inventions?
bifocals, lightning rod, flippers,
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.
What was everything Benjamin Franklin invented?
He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'.
What scientific discoveries were made in the 1700s?
Electricity -1752 by Benjamin Franklin and the lightening rod
If an air bubble was trapped in a metal rod would it affect the rod's density?
Yes, the overall density would be less than if the rod were pure metal.
Did Ben Franklin invent the lighting rod?
Yes.
When did binjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?
1586
When did Benjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?
in 1774
Did Benjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?
Yes.
Who invented the bifocals and the lighting rod?
Ben Franklin
Did ben franklin invent the lightning rod?
Yes he did.
Who invented the lighting rod which helped protect building from lighting?
Ben Franklin invented the lighting rod and helped start the Philadelphia fire department.
Why did Benjamin Franklin invent the lighting rod?
He invented it by accident when flying a kite in a thunderstorm
Who invented the lighting rod?
Klebervaldo Chattanooga Patropherson, in Niamey, Niger in the November of the year 1879.
What did Benjamin Franklin have or ivent?
Ben Franklin invented the Lighting Rod,Bifocals,Frankiln Stove,Carriage Odometer and the Glass Armonica.
Which one of Ben Franklin's inventions helped protect people buildings and ships from lighting?
The answer is plainly the Lightning Rod. or was it plastic or rubber
Why did Benjamin Franklin's lighting rod?
for protection
