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Did Joseph Henry invent a Battery?

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No, Joseph Henry did not invent a battery. He did, however, make significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism. In 1831, he discovered electromagnetic induction, which is the process by which a changing magnetic field creates an electric current. This discovery led to the development of the electric motor and the generator.
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