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Wimshurst Machine 1890's

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This electrostatic device was invented between 1880-1883 by British inventor James Wimshurst. It was used for generating high voltages, the machines were frequently used to power X Ray tubes.

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16th Jun 2010

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Design and Technology, History, Science

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Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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scientific, electricity, 1890's, technology

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