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Uploaded by on Jul 30, 2007

An early electrostatic influence machine, invented by Wilson in 1804. A ball electroscope observes the output voltage.

Just a simple electrostatic gnerator. I don't know why so many people watch this video.

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  • Wow... That little cymbal-crashing monkey was on to something!!! :O

  • In 1804 this must have seemed like magic to most people, today it's unremarkable. It's important to remember that "we stand on the shoulders of giants".

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  • A nice demo of a physics principle:

    Separation of charge.

  • HAMBONE!

  • i am in awe.

  • @lubbockboy1 Very true.

  • @leoclay1 Homer simpson's cymbal clashing monkey was on to something!

  • Interesting but rather pointless

  • Look the little balls are moving! (thats what she said). Great video man!

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