Leyden jar
- Made:
- 1955-1965 in unknown place
Leyden jar in box, 1955-1965.
Leyden jars started to be made in the mid eighteenth century. They are used to store a high voltage electric charge. They were simple to make and made it possible for scientists to experiment with electricity.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Object Number:
- Y1984.171.14
- Materials:
- glass, metal (unknown) and cardboard
- Measurements:
-
Box: 95 mm x 240 mm x 100 mm,
Jar: 195 mm 62 mm,
- type:
- leyden jar
