Episode of Series “Electrical Induction and Capacity”.
A brief summary of facts on electrostatics is followed by a demonstration of experiments with the Leyden jar; explanation of phenomenon in terms of build-up of charge; electroscope measurements when two charged plates are moved in relation to one another and when the dielectric is changed; capacitor or condensor factors affecting capacity; examples of capacitors at work.
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ACMI Identifier
001695
Language
English
Subject categories
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Capacitors
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electricity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electrostatics
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Induction (Electricity)
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Physics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)