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History of Electricity

History of Electricity. Thales of Miletus. Greek philosopher, mathematician, and scientist 600 B.C. - amber becomes charged by rubbing The Greek word for amber is elektron . Amber attracted objects when rubbed Believed amber contained a psyche (soul). Jerome Cardan (1501-1576).

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ELECTRICITY and MAGNETISM

ELECTRICITY and MAGNETISM. Several thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks observed that a substance called amber attracted bits of lightweight material, such as feathers or straw.

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