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Magnetic engine by Wheatstone, sawtooth rotor
Faraday's friend Charles Wheatstone, professor at King's College London, designed and made several 'electromagnetic machines;, which he hoped would be capable of useful work. This machine is one of three he patented in 1840.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity Supply
- Object Number:
- 1949-271/2
- Materials:
- ferrous metal, wood, copper alloy and textile covered wire
- Measurements:
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overall: 315 mm x 317 mm x 320 mm, , 5.94kg
- type:
- electromagnetic engines
- copyright:
- Unlinked Name
- credit:
- King's College, London
