Impact of the Scientific Revolution on Electricity

By trainerjevon
  • Period: Jan 1, 1543 to

    THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION

  • In 1600, William Gilbert published a book on electricity and magnetism.

    In 1600, William Gilbert published a book on electricity and magnetism.

  • Joseph Henry's first discovery was that the power of a magnet could be immensely strengthened by winding it with insulated wire.

    Joseph Henry's first discovery was that the power of a magnet could be immensely strengthened by winding it with insulated wire.

  • Invented by Claude Chappe in 1794 the non-electric telegraph was invented.

    Invented by Claude Chappe in 1794 the non-electric telegraph was invented.

  • Thomas Davenport, a blacksmith from Brandon, Vermont, built an electric car in 1835, which was road worthy.

    Thomas Davenport, a blacksmith from Brandon, Vermont, built an electric car in 1835, which was road worthy.

  • electic energy is fully eco friendly.

    electic energy is fully eco friendly.