But further research on electromagnetism and any practical use of electricity would require a source of continuous current, which was not available until 1800, when Alessandro Volta invented the first electric pile, the forerunner of the modern battery. Alessandro Volta was born in Como, Italy in 1745, to a wealthy noble family. He attended the Como Jesuit school and a local seminary. His teachers tried to persuade him to enter the priesthood, while his family wanted him to study law. But Volta, even at age 14, knew his real interest was physics.
Best Answer: The average length of maternity leave is six weeks. If you have a c-section I think they will give you two extra weeks.
After your first two weeks of compulsory maternity leave, you can work for up to 10 days during your maternity leave. These are called keeping-in-touch days. You should agree with your employer what work you'll be doing and how much you'll be paid.