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![]() Ben Franklin as my Lab Partner: Theory of Atmospheric Electrification
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Robert Morse
published by the Wright Center for Science Education Tufts University
This material outlines Franklin's thoughts regarding atmospheric electricity. It includes explanations of this theory and how clouds might become charged. Historical materials and images help explain the material.
This resource is part of a Physics Front Topical Unit.
Topic: "Static" Electricity
Unit Title: Franklin and Electrostatics Franklin's theory of atmospheric electrification is highlighted, with diagrams and annotations to enhance student understanding. Link to Unit:
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![]() Morse, Robert. "Ben Franklin as my Lab Partner: Theory of Atmospheric Electrification." Medford: Wright Center for Science Education Tufts University, 2006. https://www.compadre.org/Repository/document/ServeFile.cfm?ID=3431&DocID=2403 (accessed 26 March 2025).
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