Wimhurst machine

Made:: 1910-1920 in Manchester

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Electrostatic generator, known as a Wimhurst machine, made by William Satchell in Manchester, c.1920, invented by James
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Electrostatic generator, known as a Wimshurst machine, made by William Satchell in Manchester, c.1920, invented by James Whimshurst 1880 - 1883, produces a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity, used to demonstrate electrostatic sparks and properties of electricity.

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Category:: Electricity and Magnetism

Object Number:: Y1971.45.1

Materials:: copper (metal), wood (unidentified)

type:: electrostatic machine

taxonomy:

furnishing and equipment
tools & equipment
generator

credit:: Gift of Mrs Satchwell

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