Alessandro Volta's design of the electrophorus. "An instrument for obtaining statical electricity by means of induction." -Whitney, 1911

Electrophorus

Alessandro Volta's design of the electrophorus. "An instrument for obtaining statical electricity by…

Now known as electrostatic generators, the Frictional electric machine produces static electricity at high voltage. "A, glass plate; B, rubber, holding amalgam; C, collecting points; D, prime conductor." -Whitney, 1911

Frictional Electric Machine

Now known as electrostatic generators, the Frictional electric machine produces static electricity at…