Description
● The Wimhurst Machine is used for generating high-voltage electricity.
● Comprises of two insulated discs and their metal sectors rotate in opposite directions passing the crossed metal neutralizer bars and their brushes. An imbalance of charges is induced, amplified, and collected by two pairs of metal combs with points placed near the surfaces of each disc. These collectors are mounted on insulating
supports and connected to the output terminals. The positive feedback increases the accumulating charges exponentially and can be stored in the pair of Leyden jars fixed to the base. The apparatus is manually driven by a pulley and rubber belt.
