Mad Scientist Network: Building a Wimshurst Machine Website

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Mad Scientist Network: Building a Wimshurst Machine

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Using a question and answer format, this page is a response to a question on how to build and use a Wimshurst machine. Directions and suggestions for building such a device are given. The principle of electrostatic induction which governs its operation is explained.

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electrostatics, induction, static electricity

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charging by induction, discharge, electric, induced charge, spark, static, wimshurst, wimshurst machine, wimsshurst, wimsshurst machine, charge separation, electrostatic induction

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Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

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