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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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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Introduction to Electric Charge
03:21 • 13min
3
The Practical Applications of Batteries
16:34 • 12min
4
Early Experiences with Latent Jars and Sponsors
28:46 • 2min
5
Exploring Benjamin Franklin's Experiments and the Flow of Electricity
30:39 • 13min
6
The History and Development of Electric Batteries
43:56 • 8min
7
Understanding Alternating and Direct Currents, and the Role of Commutators
51:46 • 5min
8
The Potential of Electricity and the Role of DC Generators
56:56 • 3min