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When was static electricity discovered and by whom?

Static electricity was discovered by the ancient Greeks around 600 BC. They observed that rubbing amber against fur created a static charge.


When was the first use of electricity recorded in history?

The first recorded use of electricity in history was in 600 BC by the ancient Greeks, who discovered static electricity by rubbing amber.


What are franklin's contribution to physics?

he believed that lightning was a form of static electricity on a huge scale..


When did Benjamin Franklin discover static electricity?

Benjamin Franklin was not the discoverer of static electricity. Although, he did give a history recorded presentation of it. Static electricity can be dated back to the 6th century BC, by Thales of Miletus, a Greek philospher. One of the first machines to artificially produce it was called "the friction generator" developed by Otto von Guericke in the 17th century. Franklin presented it again to the public in 1750. See the related link for more information.


Where can you find electricity?

Electricity is a very common (actually universal) natural phenomena. It commonly appears in nature as static electricity and static electric discharges, lightning bolts being a very powerful form of static electric discharge. It also appears as electric currents: one natural electric current flows through the outer liquid core of earth forming the earth's magnetic field. Humans have also figured out how to control and "domesticate" electricity for his own purposes, electric current from batteries, generators, and alternators being the most useful form.

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What does water need to do with static electricity?

Water can conduct electricity, so it can help static electricity to dissipate or discharge. If there is a buildup of static electricity on a surface, water can provide a path for the excess charge to flow away, reducing the effects of static electricity.


Can static electricity be destroyed?

Static electricity cannot be destroyed, but it can be dissipated or neutralized. This can be achieved by grounding the object carrying the static charge to allow the excess electrons to flow away. Using anti-static materials or sprays can also help to reduce or eliminate static electricity buildup.


Why can static electricity not to be used to run a television?

static electricity is static electricity


What can take away static charges?

Items such as anti-static sprays, dryer sheets, or humidifiers can help to remove or reduce static charges on objects. Additionally, grounding oneself by touching a metal object can discharge built-up static electricity.


What is the type of electricity that electrons build up on an object?

static electricity


Can neutrons cause static electricity?

No. The movement of electrons is what causes electricity, and neutrons take no part in it.


Is lightning a current or static electricity?

static electricity


Does static electricity have a smell?

No, static electricity does not have a smell.


What does static electricity constitute?

Static electricity constitutes of charges that are static i.e. they do not move.


Can CPVC pipe create static electricity when heated?

Yes, CPVC pipe can create static electricity when heated. The friction generated during the heating process can lead to a buildup of static electricity on the surface of the pipe. It is important to take precautions and properly ground the pipe to avoid any potential hazards associated with static electricity.


What is useful about static electricity?

You can move things with static electricity!


What is static electricity in the easy form?

Easy static electricity