Electricity domesticated
year electricity was domesticated
late 1800's
who invented the lightbulb
Thomas edison
how many types of electricity are there?
two
who are the most prone to electrical injuries
adults and adolescence
What inventions made possible with electricity helped hospitals?
MRI's, defibrillators, and x-rays
most common electrical appliances in homes
air conditions, refrigerator, microwaves, and light bulbs
who invented the battery?
Alessandro Volta
What are the types of electricity?
static electricity and current electricity
What job is most likely to get you a electrical injury
electricians, construction workers, and plumbers
What inventions made possible with electricity made teaching in schools easier
smart boards, speakers, TV's, and projectors
who discovered electricity?
Benjamin Franklin
Which was the first company using electricity?
General electric
What do the types do?
static electricity is the result of an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object when two objects are rubbed together and current electricity is caused when electrons flow through metal
What percent of workplace electrical injuries are fatal?
9%
Air conditioning, lights, heater, computers, and phones
How did electricity become discovered
through lightning
who invented the phone
Alexander Grahm Bell
How are the types different?
static electricity is the result of an imbalance between negative and positive charges in an object when two objects are rubbed together whereas current electricity is caused when electrons flow through metal
Where are the worst places to be in a thunderstorm?
under a tree, in a body of water, and near something tall and metal
which inventions with electricity keep you safe?
Security cameras, automatic locks, and alarms
which country got electricity first?
UK
who invented the defibrillator?
William. B. Kouwenhoven
What temperature is prone to cause static?
Colder climates
Where do most children get electrocuted from?
Power outlets
Which inventions with electricity help transport you?
Cars, trains, planes, and boats