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Product Code : ILS-E-11758

Indian Lab Suppliers supplies the Wimshurst Machine (Product ID: 11758), part of the Electrostatics range under Electricity and Magnetism. It is a hand-cranked electrostatic generator that produces high-voltage sparks from two counter-rotating plates.

Quick Answer

Turning the hand crank rotates the two plates in opposite directions; the charge produced is collected and stored in Leyden jar capacitors, then discharged as sparks. It gives a high voltage at a modest current and is mounted on an insulated wooden base.

Key Features

Hand crank drives two counter-rotating plates · Leyden jar capacitors store the charge · High voltage at a modest current · Insulated wooden base

Key Specifications

Parameter	Detail
Drive	Hand crank
Charge storage	Leyden jar capacitors
Base	Insulated wood

Where This Is Used

Physics departments use it to demonstrate charge generation, storage and spark discharge. It can charge the Electrostatic Plume Set (Product ID: 11757) and pairs with the Dissectible Leyden Jar (Product ID: 11762) for lessons on capacitors. Browse the full Electrostatics range or the wider Electricity and Magnetism catalogue.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does it generate charge?
Cranking rotates two plates in opposite directions, and the charge produced is collected in Leyden jar capacitors.

Is it powered?
No. It is hand-cranked.

Why is it considered safe for classrooms?
It produces a high voltage but only a modest current.

Related Categories

Electrostatics · Electricity and Magnetism · Laboratory

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