
 TechStuff
 TechStuff TechStuff Classic: History of Electricity Part One
 Jan 19, 2024 
 The podcast explores the history and tech behind electricity, covering topics like the definition of electricity, practical applications of batteries, Benjamin Franklin's experiments, and the development of electric batteries. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 Introduction to Electric Charge 
 03:21 • 13min 
 The Practical Applications of Batteries 
 16:34 • 12min 
 Early Experiences with Latent Jars and Sponsors 
 28:46 • 2min 
 Exploring Benjamin Franklin's Experiments and the Flow of Electricity 
 30:39 • 13min 
 The History and Development of Electric Batteries 
 43:56 • 8min 
 Understanding Alternating and Direct Currents, and the Role of Commutators 
 51:46 • 5min 
 The Potential of Electricity and the Role of DC Generators 
 56:56 • 3min 
