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The existence of static electricity was first discovered by _______.

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William Gilbert
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Thales
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Galvani
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Thomas Alva Edison
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Solution

The correct option is B Thales
Thales of Miletus (c. 624 - 546 BCE) was a greek philosopher who discovered the presence of static electricity in nature.

William Gilbert was the first person to use the word "Electricity".

Luigi Galvani discovered that living beings can produce small amounts of electricity.

Thomas Alva Edison invented the electric bulb.

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