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Gilbert coins the word ''Electricity''
William Gilbert, after studying greek amber, coins the word Electricity! -
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Energy Timeline
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Ben franklins kite experiment
The experiment was done because he hypothesized that lightnig was electricity! -
First electric battery invented by Alessandro Volta
he made an electric current travel thorugh soaked coth to metal -
Lester Pelton makes first watermill
Lester pelton made the first watermill by using a turbine and two bukets! -
Thomas Edison perfects the light bulb
Thomas edison was not the first to think of harnessing electicities light properties but he was the first one to acomblish it. -
James Blyths Windmill
Professer james Blyth makes the first windmill made to produce elctricity! -
Energy Waves Discoverd by Henery Hertz
Hertz discoverd energy waves and how to measure them( today people measure waves in hertz!) -
Greeks Discover Electricity
Greeks discover electrcity by rubbing amber against straw! -
Russel Ohl invents Solar Energy Cells
The father of solar energy, russel ohl, invented the solar cell making it possible to harvest energy from the sun! -
Alternative Energy
As of 2008 Hydropower is the most used alternative energy resource followed by solar and wind power respectfully!
