GASLIGHT

Untitled Slide

• who/when was it made
• What was it used for
• How was it dangerous
• What did it leaded to
• How did it work

Who invented the gaslight?
The gaslight was invented
by William Murdoch in the1790's

HOW DID IT HELP EVERY DAY LIFE

• Longer work day
• Made it safer to walk at night
• You could see at night
• Less whales were being killed
• Made the nights brighter

How was it dangerous?
The gaslight was dangerous because it is highly flammable as well as toxic

WHAT IDEAS DID THE GASLIGHT LEAD UP TO

• The flash light
• The electric light
• Lamps
• Chandeliers
• Spot lights

How did gaslight work?

The way the gaslight works is, with a tube that is connected to a gas or petroleum tank that ignites when you turn the handle or knob, releasing the gas , therefore illuminating the lamp.

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