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Question
Why do you think Faraday’s friend gave him a free ticket to Davy’s programme?
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Solution
Faraday's friend gave him a free ticket to Davy's event because it was about chemicals and electrical lights, and the buddy was undoubtedly aware of Faraday's fascination with electricity.
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