Leyden Jar

Leyden Jar

Leyden Jar The Leyden Jar is a tool (capacitor) created in the 18th century for storing static electricity. The Leyden Jar is made of glass, with metal foil surrounding the inside and outside of the bottle. … more

Triboelectricity

Triboelectricity

When you rub a balloon on a cat, it charged. Charged balloons can be attached to walls or cat. The charged balloon rolls down as it discharges after a certain period of time. Triboelectricity If you … more

Electrostatic Induction

Electrostatic Induction

What happens when the charged body is close to the conductor? Electrostatic induction is a redistribution of electrical charge in an object caused by the influence of nearby charges. In the presence of a charged body, … more