Electrical Kite: A Letter to Peter Collinson, 1752 by Benjamin Franklin SIR, As frequent mention is made in public papers from Europe of the success of the Philadelphia experiment for drawing the electric fire from clouds by means of pointed rods of iron erected on high buildings, &c,, it may be agreeable to the curious to be informed, that the same experiment has succeeded in Philadelphia, though made in a different and more easy manner which is as follows: Make a small cross of two light strips of cedar, the arms so as to reach to the four corners of a large thin silk handkerchief to the extremities of the cross, so you have handkerchief when extended; tie the corners of the the body of a kite which being properly accommodated with a tail, loop and string, will rise in the air, like those made of paper, but this being of silk.is fitter to bear the What detail from the painting is not present in the letter? A. Electricity may be felt on the hand. OB. A piece of ribbon will need to be tied to the twine C. A key should be fastened to the twine. D. Several persons will hold the ribbon back.

## Step 1<br />The problem involves comparing the details mentioned in Benjamin Franklin's letter with the details present in a painting. The painting is not provided, but we can infer from the options that it likely depicts the kite experiment Franklin describes.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Franklin's letter describes the kite experiment, which involves a small cross of two light strips of cedar, a large thin silk handkerchief, a tail, loop, and string. The kite is intended to rise in the air, like those made of paper, but is made of silk to withstand the wet and wind of a thunder-gust without tearing.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Now, let's compare the details mentioned in the letter with the options provided:<br /><br />A. Electricity may be felt on the hand: This detail is not mentioned in the letter.<br /><br />B. A piece of ribbon will need to be tied to the twine: This detail is not mentioned in the letter.<br /><br />C. A key should be fastened to the twine: This detail is not mentioned in the letter.<br /><br />D. Several persons will hold the ribbon back: This detail is not mentioned in the letter.