Wimhurst machine
- Made:
- 1910-1920 in Manchester

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.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Object Number:
- Y1971.45.1
- Materials:
- copper (metal), wood (unidentified)
- type:
- electrostatic machine
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- generator
- credit:
- Gift of Mrs Satchwell
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