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The invention of the lightning rod reduced the risk of lightning damage to properties, making them less susceptible to fires caused by lightning strikes. This, in turn, lowered the number of insurance claims related to lightning damage, leading to a decrease in insurance costs for property owners.
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Which one of benjerman Franklins inventions protected us from lightning?
Benjamin Franklin's invention of the lightning rod helped protect structures from being damaged by lightning strikes. The rod functioned by attracting lightning strikes and safely redirecting the electrical charge to the ground, thus preventing fires and other damage.
How did the lightning rod improve peoples lives?
The lightning rod (USA), lightning conductor (UK) is a metal rod that is placed on the top of tall buildings. A metal cable or strap connects the conductor to another metal rod sunk deep into the earth. The principle is that should lightning strike the building, it is attracted to the conductor and travels down the cable to be dissipated safely into the earth - so saving the building from lightning damage. Wooden building used to burn down under stikes from lightening. The lighten rod (Ben Franklin) gives the electricity a easy path to the ground instead of a heat-producing path through wood.
When a plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth the plastic rod gains what?
When a plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth, the plastic rod gains a static electric charge. This charge is due to the transfer of electrons between the rod and the cloth, creating an imbalance of positive and negative charges on the rod's surface.
How would you use a duster to charge a plastic rod?
To charge a plastic rod using a duster, rub the duster against the plastic rod. The friction between the materials will transfer electrons from the duster to the rod, giving the rod a negative charge.
What is difference between piston rod and connecting rod?
A piston rod connects the piston to the crankshaft in an engine, transmitting the force from the expanding gas to the crankshaft to generate motion. A connecting rod connects the piston to the crankshaft, converting the linear motion of the piston into rotational motion to drive the crankshaft. In summary, the piston rod is part of the piston assembly, while the connecting rod is part of the crankshaft assembly in an engine.
What did Benjamin Franklin consider to be his greatest invention?
the lightening rod
William s grant invention curtain rod support?
Yes
What invention is Franklin most remembered for?
the invention that he was most famous for was the kite experiment which included the lighting rod or the key on the kite
How much is insurance for a lightning rod?
I do not think you would need to insure an lightning rod.
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.
What impact did the invention of lightning rod have on society?
The lightning rod enabled people to have a system that prevented their house from being struck by lightning. It is a metal rod that prevented lightning from striking. Instead of striking the target it bounced off the rod and into the ground.
Where can I find a car insurance NJ rate for my classic hot rod?
www.americancollectors.com can help with finding the right insurance.
What was benjamin franklins favorite invention?
There is some debate as to what Benjamin Franklin's favorite invention was. However, some believe that he favored his glass harmonica.
Who is the richest person in san antonio texas in the insurance business?
Rod Lewis
Who is the guy in state farm insurance holding fishing rod?
Adam West
What was Benjamin Franklin's invention?
He invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and the glass 'armonica'.
When was the lightning rod made?
The lightning rod was first thought of in 1770 and was actually made in 1772 ~silence dogood~
