Benjamin Franklin and lightning rods

Franklin’s work on electricity and lightning earned him worldwide fame and respect—ideal assets for brokering aid from France during the American Revolution.

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Published in:Physics today 2006-01, Vol.59 (1), p.42-48
Main Author: Krider, E. Philip
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
American Revolution
Electricity
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-90)
Inventions
Inventors
Lightning
Scientists
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Summary:Franklin’s work on electricity and lightning earned him worldwide fame and respect—ideal assets for brokering aid from France during the American Revolution.
ISSN:0031-9228
1945-0699
DOI:10.1063/1.2180176