Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made at Philadelphia in America
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"Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made at Philadelphia in America" by Benjamin Franklin is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work comprises a series of letters detailing Franklin's experiments and observations regarding electricity, offering insights into the nature and behavior of electrical phenomena. It serves as a pivotal contribution to the understanding of electricity during the Enlightenment period. The opening of the book introduces the author’s initial forays into
electrical experiments, revealing that his findings were initially intended for private amusement rather than publication. Franklin discusses specific experiments, such as the behavior of charged glass bottles and the effects of electricity on various objects, while outlining both conclusions and conjectures regarding the nature of electrical charges and discharges. He emphasizes the empirical foundation of his work, demonstrating a thoughtful approach to understanding the complexities of electricity and its potential applications, hinting at broader implications such as safety measures associated with lightning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
|---|---|
| Title | Experiments and Observations on Electricity Made at Philadelphia in America |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Experiments_and_Observations_on_Electricity |
| Credits |
Produced by Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QC: Science: Physics |
| Subject | Electricity -- Early works to 1850 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45515 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45515-0 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1204 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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