Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on water. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine. The figure in the centre is standing on an insulating block and is timing the effects by watching the clock on the left. From "Recherches sur les Causes Particulaires des Phenomenes Electriques" by Abbe Nollet (Paris, 1753). Engraving.

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