Benjamin Franklin first coined the term "battery" to describe an array of charged glass plates in 1748.


In 1800, "Alessandro Volta" invented the voltaic pile and discovered the first practical method of generating electricity.

Constructed of alternating discs of zinc and copper with pieces of cardboard soaked in brine between the metals, the voltic pile produced electrical current.

Answered by ajay kumar , an ibibo Master, at 4:16 AM on May 11, 2008

In 1799, philosophy professor Alessandro Volta piled alternating discs of zinc and sliver or copper on top of one another. In between the discs, he slid pieces of cloth or cardboard soaked in salt water.

Although the sloppy stack of metal plates resembled the leaning Tower of Pisa, it generated a small electric current.

Prior to Volta’s shocking discovery, it was widely assumed that only living creatures could produce electricity. His battery, the Voltaic Pile, brought Volta such recognition that the unit of electrical current, a volt, was named in his honor.

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 3:49 PM on May 10, 2008

well, Although an early form of battery may have been used in antiquity, the modern development of batteries started with the Voltaic pile, invented by the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta in 1800. The widespread use of batteries has created many environmental concerns. Prior to Volta’s shocking discovery, it was widely assumed that only living creatures could produce electricity. His battery, the Voltaic Pile, brought Volta such recognition that the unit of electrical current, a volt, was named in his honor.

Answered by satyaiitk , an ibibo Master, at 9:10 PM on May 09, 2008

Benjamin Franklin first coined the term "battery" to describe an array of charged glass plates in 1748.

In 1800, "Alessandro Volta" invented the voltaic pile and discovered the first practical method of generating electricity. Constructed of alternating discs of zinc and copper with pieces of cardboard soaked in brine between the metals, the voltic pile produced electrical current.

Answered by Nagendra , an ibibo Master, at 8:31 PM on May 09, 2008

hi Rockey :-
Benjamin Franklin first coined the term "battery" to describe an array of charged glass plates in 1748.
In 1800, "Alessandro Volta" invented the voltaic pile and discovered the first practical method of generating electricity. Constructed of alternating discs of zinc and copper with pieces of cardboard soaked in brine between the metals, the voltic pile produced electrical current.

Answered by shepherd , an ibibo Master, at 7:15 PM on May 09, 2008

In 1800, "Alessandro Volta" invented the voltaic pile and discovered the first practical method of generating electricity. Constructed of alternating discs of zinc and copper with pieces of cardboard soaked in brine between the metals, the voltic pile produced electrical current.

Although an early form of battery may have been used in antiquity, the modern development of batteries started with the Voltaic pile, invented by the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta in 1800. The widespread use of batteries has created many environmental concerns, such as toxic metal pollution.Many reclamation companies recycle batteries to reduce the number of batteries going into landfills.Early batteries were used for experimental purposes.

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 6:31 PM on May 09, 2008

"The earliest known artifacts that may have served as batteries are the Baghdad Batteries, which existed some time between 250 BC and 640 AD. "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batte ry_%28...

Answered by ayisha , an ibibo Master, at 6:29 PM on May 09, 2008

shaistah Although an early form of battery may have been used in antiquity, the modern development of batteries started with the Voltaic pile, invented by the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta in 1800. The widespread use of batteries has created many environmental concerns, such as toxic metal pollution.Many reclamation companies recycle batteries to reduce the number of batteries going into landfills.Early batteries were used for experimental purposes.
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Answered by raj u , an ibibo Master, at 2:09 PM on May 09, 2008

Although an early form of battery may have been used in antiquity, the modern development of batteries started with the Voltaic pile, invented by the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta in 1800. The widespread use of batteries has created many environmental concerns, such as toxic metal pollution.Many reclamation companies recycle batteries to reduce the number of batteries going into landfills.Early batteries were used for experimental purposes.

Answered by Mohd Farooq , an ibibo Master, at 11:43 AM on May 09, 2008

Benjamin Franklin first coined the term "battery" to describe an array of charged glass plates in 1748.

In 1800, "Alessandro Volta" invented the voltaic pile and discovered the first practical method of generating electricity. Constructed of alternating discs of zinc and copper with pieces of cardboard soaked in brine between the metals, the voltic pile produced electrical current.

Answered by Ashish Yadav , an ibibo Wizard, at 11:30 AM on May 09, 2008