Lightning Rod
Electrostatics
History of the Lightning Rod
The Materials from his experiment
A kite, a key and piece of string. He was lucky that he wasn't injured. People believed it was because he wasn't conducting the experiment during the worst part of the storm
Benjamin Franklin conducting his experiment
He used a key as the conductor. The purpose was to prove lightning is electricity and to figure out a way to protect people and buildings from lightning
Benjamin Franklin
Inventor of the Lightning Rod
Lightning Rod Invented!
Tuesday, Jul 18, 1752, 09:00 PM
Philadelphia, PA, USA
How do Electrostatics come into play?
This is just the basics of the lightning rod. For more information watch the video below.
What is the purpose of a lightning rod?
Is It The Only Way To Protect Against Lightning?
Lightning Rod at work!
What a Lightning Rod Looks Like
Bibliography
Adams, Cecil "Do Lightning Rods Really Work?" www.straightdope.com. The Straight Dope. August 24 2001, February 17 2013
"Lightning Rods" www.ideafinder.com. The Idea Finder N.D, February 17 2013
"Lightning" www.physicsclassroom.com Physics Classroom. N.D. February 17 2013
"Lightning Rods part 1",www.youtube.com August 15, February 17 2013