Michael Faraday: The Father of Electricity

This documentary tells the story of Michael Faraday, the self-taught scientist whose work on electricity and magnetism helped power the modern world. It follows his rise from humble beginnings to the front rank of science, tracing the experiments that revealed electromagnetic induction and laid the groundwork for electric motors and generators. Along the way it shows how a curious mind without formal training changed physics forever. Clear and inspiring, it is a fitting portrait of the father of electricity. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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