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Jacques de Romas kite experiment
In 1750 Romas wrote a dissertation on the physical similarities between lightning and electricity. Subsequently the famous kite experiment was invented by Franklin and Romas independently. Acording to Priestley, writing in 1767, Franklin carried out his kite experiment in 1752. Romas first performed his kite experiment in Nerac, France in1753. His kite had a wire interwoven in the string to aid conduction. Using a tin conductor he produced very long sparks. His experiment was watched by an amazed crowd. Romas continued his kite experiments for several years and continued his research work on the nature and effects of lightning. Today Franklin is remembered for these experiments whilst Romas gets little credit
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This print captures the groundbreaking kite experiment conducted by Jacques de Romas in 1753. In an era when the mysteries of electricity and lightning were yet to be fully understood, Romas took it upon himself to delve into this uncharted territory. Inspired by his dissertation on the physical similarities between lightning and electricity, he independently devised a kite experiment that mirrored Benjamin Franklin's famous undertaking. In Nerac, France, amidst a stormy backdrop, Romas launched his innovative creation into the sky. Unlike Franklin's design, Romas' kite boasted a wire interwoven in its string to enhance conduction. As bolts of lightning crackled through the atmosphere above him, Romas harnessed their power with a tin conductor attached to his kite. The result was nothing short of awe-inspiring. Spectators watched in amazement as long sparks danced across the sky, illuminating both their faces and minds with wonderment. Despite facing hazardous risks during these experiments for several years afterward, Romas remained steadfast in his pursuit of understanding the nature and effects of lightning. Ironically though history has largely overshadowed Jacques de Romas' contributions while celebrating Benjamin Franklin's similar endeavors instead. Nevertheless, this remarkable photograph serves as a reminder of an unsung hero who fearlessly ventured into unexplored scientific realms centuries ago – forever leaving his mark on the fascinating history of electricity and our understanding of its enigmatic powers.
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