What was the purpose of Popov's wireless lightning detector?
Detect radio noise from lightning strikes
Predict weather patterns
Measure lightning speed
Capture lightning energy
Answer
Popov's wireless lightning detector was designed to detect radio noise from lightning strikes using a coherer. This invention demonstrated the potential for wireless communication.
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