PIRA 5A50.10 - Wimshurst Machine
Instructions / Notes:
- The Wimshurst machine carries out charging by induction automatically
when discs are turning.
- Two large insulated discs carrying symetrically placed aluminum foil
sectors are rotated about a common axis in opposite directions.
- Leydon jars connected to the two electrodes store the charge as it
is generated.
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