Chris Campbell Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Anyone recognize the purpose of the post and angle mechanism located top left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kovar Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 The four connected cylinders are not galvanic cells (batteries), but are Leyden jars (capacitors) connected in parallel. Leyden jars are electrostatic reservoirs. That ball is most likely made of pith and is suspended by a very flexible conductive thread. Works on the same principle as a pith ball electroscope. Like charges repel thus causing deflection. Indicates relative strength of electrostatic charge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Campbell Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 29 minutes ago, Jim Kovar said: Impressive literature find. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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