English, 29.04.2021 22:20 ciaotaylor

The author states that it is quite unlikely that Franklin's kite experiment happened as we think.

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Which two sentences from the passage provide evidence for the author's belief?

A. “The story of Benjamin Franklin and his kite experiment is one that captivates people
of all ages."
B. "However, the chances that Franklin could have touched the metal and lived to tell others about it are slim to none."
C. "Some believe that the experiment never actually took place at all."
D. "There are several details about the setup that would make actually performing the
experiment impractical."
E. "These charged clouds could have produced the results described by Priestley in his
well known account."

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