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Benjamin Franklin- lightning=static electricity
In 1752, Ben Franklin proved that lightning and static electricity are one in the same. -
First Battery Invented!
Alessandro Volta invented the first electric battery. (The term "volt" was because of his name.) -
Relationship between power, voltage, resistance and current finally discovered
Georg Ohm finally found the relationship bwtween power, voltage, resistance, and current. This defined relationship is now called Ohms Law. -
Electric Motor was Invented
Thomas Davenport invented the first electric motor which is now common in many appliances. -
California Electric Light Company founded
The California Electric Company is known as the first company to provide and sell electricty to San Francisco! -
Water Power!
The first hydroelectric station was opened in Wisconsin. -
Pearl Street Power Nation in New York opened
Thomas Edison opened the Pearl Street Power Nation which could power about 5,000 lights using DC. -
Electric Alternator for AC Invented!
Nikola Tesla invented the first electric alternator that was made to produce alternating current. (AC) -
Niagara Falls Hydropower Station
The Niagara Falls hydroower station opened. -
"New Deal"
The Roosevelt Administration passed the "New Deal" legislation (to helpregualte public utilities and bring electricity to rural America.
