Electricity was no more than a curiosity for civilization
until the 15th century, when the English scientist William Gilbert
made a careful study of electricity and magnetism.
In the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin conducted extensive
research in electricity. He is reputed to have attached a metal key to a kite
string and flown the kite in a thunderstorm. Sparks jumping from the key to the
back of his hand showed that lightning was indeed electrical in nature.
Michael Faraday, an Englishman, made one of the most
significant discoveries in the history of electricity: electromagnetic
induction. His pioneering work dealt with how electric currents work. Many
inventions of the future would come from his experiments.
Alexander Graham Bell ushered in telephone communications
with his experiments with electricity and sound. Sound levels are measured in
tenths of a bel, or decibels. A unit of sound level is called a bel in Bell’s
honor.
Today, electricity powers almost everything in our everyday
lives. In modern times and the digital age, it is difficult to imagine life
without the electricity that keeps our world running. Call Rogoz Electric at
623-363-5648 for all of your residential and commercial electrical needs in
Metro Phoenix and surrounding communities!
