PIRA 5A50.10 - Wimshurst Machine

• 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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