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William Gilbert published "De Magnete". which was his study of electricity and magnets.
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In 1752 Ben Franklin flew a kite in a thunderstorm with a key attached to the string. This led to his discovery that static electricity is the same as lightening.
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Alessandro Volta created the first electrical battery. He is also credited with the discovery of methane.
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this was the first electric motor created
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The first water turbine was created.
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Thomas Edison created the first light bulb. Which completely changed cities now allowing people to be out at night.
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Henry Becquerel observes the production of electricity directly from the sun while experimenting with an electrolytic cell. Used sun for energy.
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Conrad Hubert received patent the flashlight in 1903. it was revolutionary because he used an on/off switch.
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Albert Einstein est theoretic foundation for lasers was discovered.
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The world's first megawatt wind turbine is built and connected to the power grid in Castleton, Vermont. The turbine has 75-foot blades and weighs 240 tons.
