Understanding the Misconceptions of Science

Franklin’s Kite and Other Electrifying Myths

Documentary Nov 23, 2023 26 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E2: It turns out the usual story of Benjamin Franklin’s discovery of electricity using just a kite and a key isn’t exactly true. Get the real story behind this and other misunderstandings about electricity and reframe the way you think about how electricity works in nature, in batteries, and throughout your home.

Documentary Nov 23, 2023 26 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2023
Run Time: 26 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.