Kelvin's Vertical Force Magnetometer, by James White, 1870-1900

Made:: 1870-1900 in Glasgow

maker:: James White

Vertical force magnetometer with mahogany case

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Vertical force magnetometer with mahogany case
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Vertical force magnetometer with mahogany case, made for Sir William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), by James White, Glasgow, 1870-1900

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Category:: Terrestrial Magnetism

Object Number:: 1946-216

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, steel (metal) and mahogany (wood)

Measurements:: overall (in case): 59 mm x 100 mm x 73 mm, .365kg

type:: magnetometer

credit:: National Physical Laboratory.

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