Charging by Induction. The previous section of Lesson 2 discussed the process of charging an object by friction or rubbing. Friction charging is a very common method of charging an object. However, it is not the only process by which objects become charged. In this section of Lesson 2, the charging by induction method will be discussed.
Even though William Christopher W. C. Handy is called the Father of the Blues, the real origin of the blues is shrouded in mystery.
Also known as. born. died. Ma Rainey, byname of Gertrude Malissa Nix Rainey, nÃ©e Gertrude Malissa Nix Pridgett (born April 26, 1886, Columbus, Ga., U.S.âdied Dec. 22, 1939, Rome, Ga.), American singer, the âmother of the blues,â recognized as the first great black professional blues vocalist.