Multiple choice

Name the resin which produces spark is

  1. Gum

  2. Amber

  3. Both Gum and Amber

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The word electricity is derived from the Greek word for amber, 'elektron'. Thales of Miletus observed that rubbing amber with fur produced static electricity, which can create small sparks.