The Dark Secrets Behind the Discovery of Electricity

Join us on an enlightening journey through the fascinating history of electricity! From the early experiments of Benjamin Franklin to the groundbreaking inventions of Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla, this video delves into the key moments that shaped the electrical world we live in today.

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0:00 Introduction
0:17 17th Century
0:30 William Gilbert and Thomas Brown
0:46 How did Ben Franklin discover electricity?
1:02 Alessandro Volta's Invention
1:19 Michael Faraday's Invention
1:29 Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan
1:48 How did Nikola Tesla revolutionise the world?
2:04 Unsung Heroes
2:11 Conclusion

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It's around 600 bc, in the land of ancient greece, and our ancestors are rubbing fur on amber. And what do they get? Attraction! Not the romantic kind, mind you, but they've stumbled upon something we now call static electricity. Who knew rubbing things together could be so "shockingly" interesting? Fast forward to the 17th century, and things are getting juicier. We've got early electrostatic generators, distinguishing between positive and negative currents, and sorting materials into conductors and insulators. It's like we're at a fancy electricity tea party, and everyone's invited! In 1600, good ol' english physician william gilbert gave this electrifying force a name "electricus. " he saw it when things rubbed together and said, "electricity, you're officially a thing! " thomas browne followed suit, using "electricity" for his investigations. They're like the tag team of electrifying linguists. Now, let's talk kites and keys. In 1752, our favorite founding father, ben franklin, flew a kite during a storm and realized that lightning and those tiny electric sparks are two peas in a pod. Well, sort of. This experiment may not have been the safest, but it was electrifying nonetheless! Fast forward to the 19th century. Italian physicist alessandro volta is in the spotlight. He discovers that certain chemical reactions can cook up electricity. He whips up the first-ever electric battery the "voltaic pile. " it's like the grand opening of the first electrical restaurant, serving a steady flow of electric charge. Yum! Now, enter the stage left michael faraday. In 1831, he presents the electric dynamo, a power generator that made generating electric current practical. It's like he brought the electricity show to the big stage! Thomas edison and joseph swan, the dynamic duo, light up our lives with the incandescent filament light bulb in the late 1800s. Before this, bulbs existed, but these were the first ones that could light up our homes for hours on end. Edison then sets up the first electric street lamps in new york, and suddenly, the city that never sleeps can see in the dark! But wait, there's more! Nikola tesla, the electrical wizard, steps into the scene. He's all about alternating current (ac), ac motors, and a polyphase distribution system. Edison and westinghouse are also in the mix, and they're like the rockstars of the electrical world, deciding that ac is the way of the future. Let's not forget the unsung heroes like james watt, andre ampere, and george ohm, who played their part in this electrifying tale. It wasn't just one person who discovered electricity it was a symphony of brilliant minds working together. So, there you have it, folks! The electrifying saga of how we harnessed the power of electricity. It was a shocking experience, wasn't it? Thanks for watching, and remember, don't try these experiments at home!

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