Code Number: 5C30.10
Demo Title: Leyden Jars
Condition: Excellent
Principle: Charging and Discharging of a Capacitor
Area of Study: Electricity & Magnetism
Equipment:
Leyden Jars, Wimshurst machine with attached Leyden Jars.
Procedure:
Connect the Leyden Jars either to the Van de Graaff or the Wimshurst and charge. When touching the inner and outer conductors together after charging, a spark or shock should be produced.
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