The kite and rod was his demonstration.
In modern terms it is a lightning conductor or a lightning arrester.
This is usually a metal (copper, or iron) rod placed at the very top of tall buildings, church steeples, tall industrial chimneys.
Creative property can be protected through copyright, trademark, and patents. Copyright protects original works of authorship such as literature, music, and art; trademarks protect symbols, names, and slogans identifying goods and services; and patents protect inventions or discoveries.
The condition you are referring to is called a power surge. Power surges can damage electronic equipment such as computers and TVs if not protected by surge protectors.
"Thermal protected" means that a device or component is equipped with a mechanism to prevent it from becoming overheated. This protection helps to avoid damage to the device and ensures safe operation.
The hot filament in an incandescent light bulb is protected by a glass bulb filled with an inert gas, such as argon or nitrogen. This gas prevents the filament from reacting with oxygen in the air, allowing it to glow and produce light.
The glass tube of a mercury barometer is not typically protected because it needs to be left open to atmospheric pressure in order to accurately measure the height of the mercury column. Any protection around the tube could interfere with this measurement process.
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Inventions are normally protected by applying for a patent.
Movies are protected by copyright. Inventions are protected by patents.
They aren't; such inventions would be protected by patent law.
Inventions are protected by patent law.
No; inventions are protected by patents, not copyright.
Patents protected inventors and let them profit from their inventions.
Patents protected inventors and let them profit from their inventions.
Inventions are not protected by copyright; they are protected by patent law. Patents may be searched through Google.
Patents protected inventors and let them profit from their inventions.
They are referred to as intellectual property. They are protected by copyright law.
Yes, lightning can strike through a roof if the building is not properly grounded or protected by a lightning rod. Metal components such as wiring, pipes, or structural elements can conduct the electrical current from a lightning strike, potentially causing damage or fire. It is important for buildings in areas prone to lightning strikes to have proper lightning protection in place.