Why was the ribbon safe for Ben Franklin to hold?

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Sabiha Basit wrote “Franklin named this device the lightning rod.”.

What does “device” mean in this context?

Were there any words or any ideas that you still do not understand?

What is the main idea of this chapter?

What data did they observe?

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

Sabiha Basit wrote “Franklin named this device the lightning rod.”.  What does “device” mean in this context?

The author wrote “Benjamin Franklin added many ideas and theories about electricity.”.  What does “theories” mean in this context?

The author wrote “We can thank Benjamin Franklin for risking his life and establishing the connection between lightning and electricity.”.  What does “establishing” mean in this context?

What problem does this chapter discuss?

What solved this problem?

What happens to lightning when it strikes Ben Franklin’s invention?

When is it safe to fly a kite in a thunderstorm?

Several problem solving ideas are listed below. Which idea describes Ben Franklin’s solution?

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Several problem solving ideas are listed below.

Which idea describes Ben Franklin’s solution?

The author wrote "Two fearless individuals tried to uncover the puzzling nature of electricity.". 

What does "individuals" mean in this context?

Who helped Ben Franklin with this experiment?

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