Wimshurst Electrical Machine
- Made:
- 1880-1910 in unknown place
Wimshurst electrical machine; near complete (a belt is missing).
The Wimshurst machine was invented by James Whimshurst between 1880 and 1883. They produce a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity. They were used to demonstrate electrostatic sparks and the properties of electricity.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Object Number:
- Y1972.55.1
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (metal), wood (unidentified) and plastic (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 395 mm x 205 mm x 255 mm,
- type:
- electrostatic machine
- credit:
- Gift of Shirley Institute
