Recognizing and Mitigating Static Electricity Hazards
Ancient Greeks discovered that when animal fur and amber were rubbed together, the fur could be used to attract feathers, glass dust and other lightweight objects. It wasn’t until 1600 AD, however, that William Gilbert, an English scientist, documented and associated this property with electricity.
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Article Written By: Karen D. Hamel
Original Article Posted on: Jun 01, 2020
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