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Electrostatic induction machine that is able to build up a high quantity of charge and develop a high voltage. Generate sparks jumping a gap of 4 - 5 inches. Two capacitor Leyden jars can be hooked in series to obtain a high voltage.
Electrostatic induction machine that is able to build up a high quantity of charge and develop a high voltage. Generate sparks jumping a gap of 4 - 5 inches. Two capacitor Leyden jars can be hooked in series to obtain a high voltage.  
 
To operate this apparatus follow guidelines
make sure dust is removed from contacts and flywheels, copper contacts are bent out to touch flywheels and positioned in a X shape. Then make sure the belts are secure (if tension needs to be adjusted look under the apparatus to unscrew a wing nut and position accordingly)
 
Before touching flywheel make sure the apparatus discharged. After ensuring that the apparatus is clean and


'''Location:'''
'''Location:'''


* [[File:Whimhurst Machine Pic.jpg|thumb]]Shelf O-3
* [[File:Whimhurst Machine Pic.jpg|thumb]]Shelf O-3

Revision as of 12:26, 5 June 2024

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Description:

Electrostatic induction machine that is able to build up a high quantity of charge and develop a high voltage. Generate sparks jumping a gap of 4 - 5 inches. Two capacitor Leyden jars can be hooked in series to obtain a high voltage.

To operate this apparatus follow guidelines

make sure dust is removed from contacts and flywheels, copper contacts are bent out to touch flywheels and positioned in a X shape. Then make sure the belts are secure (if tension needs to be adjusted look under the apparatus to unscrew a wing nut and position accordingly) 

Before touching flywheel make sure the apparatus discharged. After ensuring that the apparatus is clean and

Location:

  • Whimhurst Machine Pic.jpg
    Shelf O-3