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== In 1752 Ben Franklin wanted to prove a fact that static electricity and lightning was the same. So he tied a key on to a kite during a storm. = History after electricity was found =

1800-Alessandra Volta invented the first electric battery. The "Volt" was named in his honor. 1808-Davy Humphrey invented the first electric "Arc Lamp" 1820-Hans Christian Oersted confirmed the relationship between electricity and magnetism 1831-Michael Faraday proved that electricity can be made by changes == in an electromagnetic field. 1835-Joseph Henry invented the electric relay used to send electrical currents long distances. 1837- Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor 1879-Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb.



Some advantages are that we found electricity as a power source. This doesn't release toxic chemical into the environment. Also electricity stops us from using coal based products which makes pollution. One of the disadvantages is that even with the electricity as a power source is that it's only about half of the United States that use coal-based power which does release toxic chemicals.
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Uses of Electricity Electric car Electric Chair Buses Trains Air conditioner Lights Heaters Computer Television Chargers Vending Machine Stop Lights Refrigerator Phone <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-size: 190%; text-align: center;">Water Heating <span style="background-color: #000000; color: #0000ff; display: block; font-size: 190%; text-align: center;">Laundry

<span style="background-color: #ff00ff; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-size: 200%; text-align: center;">Personal Experience <span style="background-color: #ff00ff; color: #ffffff; display: block; font-size: 190%; text-align: center;">When I was trying to put in a plug, I messed it up and it shocked me. Also when we went to the Franklin Institute I was amazed that when you touched the electric ball, it sent shock waves through your body.

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