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    Who among the following scientists named the electric charges as positive and negative?
    Question

    Who among the following scientists named the electric charges as positive and negative?

    A.

    Benjamin Franklin

    B.

    James Maxwell

    C.

    Robert A. Millikan

    D.

    Charles Coulomb​

    Correct option is A


    Correct answer is A
    Explanation:
    Benjamin Franklin was the scientist who introduced the naming convention for electric charges as 'positive' and 'negative'. He described these charges during his studies on electricity.

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