Electricity and Benjamin Franklin's Experiments

Who is the special guest introduced by Scientist Charlie in the video?

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• Benjamin Franklin

• Albert Einstein

What did Benjamin Franklin use to prove that lightning is electricity?

• A kite and a metal key

• A metal rod

• A battery

• A light bulb

What is a common misconception about Franklin's kite experiment?

• The kite was made of metal

• The lightning struck the key

• The experiment was conducted indoors

• The kite was flown during the day

What did Franklin invent to protect buildings from lightning?

• A surge protector

• A lightning rod

• A circuit breaker

• A grounding wire

How does a lightning rod protect a building?

• By directing the lightning safely to the ground

• By absorbing the lightning

• By preventing lightning from striking

• By deflecting the lightning