Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was a pioneering American inventor and scientist who made significant contributions to the study of electricity in the 18th century. He conducted experiments that helped to understand electrostatics, notably his famous kite experiment, which demonstrated that lightning is a form of electrical discharge. Franklin introduced key concepts such as the conservation of electric charge and positive and negative electricity. His inventions, including the lightning rod, helped protect buildings from lightning strikes. Franklin's work laid foundational principles for electrical science, influencing technology and engineering, shaping the way we harness and understand electricity today.