Voltage Collection

Variety Theatre, Dr. Walford Bodie
Dr. Walford Bodie 1869 - 1939, One of the most famed and controversial Music Hall performers of his day. Known as the Electrical Wizzard

Solar panels in the sun
Solar cells are often electrically connected and encapsulated as a module. Photovoltaic modules often have a sheet of glass on the front (sun up) side

Electricity substation
Electricity distribution. View of transformers at an electrical substation. The substation takes electricity at the voltage of the distribution grid

Fruit-powered clock. In this experiment each apple is a voltaic cell. The apples have been connected to make a battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver)

Oscilloscope displaying white noise. Oscilloscopes use cathode ray tubes to graphically exhibit variations in voltage or electric current

Campbell standard of mutual inductance. Mr A. Campbell designed this standard of mutual inductance in 1907-8. Two single-layer copper coils (upper and lower centre)

Ceramic insulators and voltage switching gear at an electricity substation. Photographed at Loch Tummel hydroelectric power station, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

Electrical problems, improper electric wiring present a fire hazard. Loose wires caused fire inside electrical fuse box of home wiring

Complete vector set of electric and electronic circuit diagram symbols and elements - digital electronics, logic gate (ansi system, british system

Power lines over a wheat field in Germany Power lines over a wheat field in Germany

Electricity Plant
Tal Paz-Fridman

Crossroads
Tal Paz-Fridman

High Voltage AC transmission pylon. Date: circa 1970

High Voltage Ridden By Darren Williams Lincoln Meeting Doncaster Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster 01 April 2005 Date: 01 April 2005

Electric Pylons
Ein Industriehafen mit vielen nebeneinanderstehenden Strommasten und Hafenkranen sowie Elektrokabeln. An industrial port with many juxtaposed power poles

Mother and Child III - pylons in Kennington

Beneath the pylon - mono

Underneath the pylon - monochrome

Underneath the pylon

Under the pylons, Kennington

Beneath the pylon

Fisheye view under electricity pylon

Electricity pylon

Electricity Pylons - mother and child

Mother and Child I - pylons in Kennington

Mother and Child II - pylons in Kennington (monochrome)

Under the pylon - monochrome

Mother and Child II - pylons in Kennington

Silhouetted Transmission Towers

A Landscape With Rolling Hills And Powerlines And Clouds Overhead; Scottish Borders, Scotland

Light Bulb With Current

Thick storm clouds gathering over a field of rye with power poles, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Sunset behind a power pylon, Lueneburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

High frequency sine waves on oscilloscope screen

Low frequency sine waves on oscilloscope screen

Tester or multimeter, device used for measurement of voltage, current and electrical resistance

High voltage driving DNA fragments along a capillary tube passing through a photo detector, illustration

Series of illustrations showing the flow of electricity from power station to the home

Thunderstorm, bolt

Lightning over a residential area in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, Europe

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

High voltage power line and utility pole, Bergrheinfeld, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Electricity pylon against a blue sky with clouds

Stormy sky over fields with electricity pylons, Biberach, Upper Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Power pole

Lightning strikes during a thunderstorm on the first day of summer in Boise, Idaho, USA

High voltage electrical transmission powerlines

Picture No. 10885399
Western Power engineer reconnecting transformer on elecricity pole from high voltage line Date:

High voltage equipment used by Pierre and Marie Curie to investigate the electrical conductivity of air exposed to radium. Engraving published Paris 1904

Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on plants and animals. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine is carried by the chain to items suspended

Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on water. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine

Potential divider of an electronic circuit

Blue glass globe filled with bright plasma lines

Electricity, artwork F006 / 9202
Computer artwork of electrical sparks, depicting electrical energy

Electricity, artwork F006 / 9193
Computer artwork of electrical sparks, depicting electrical energy

Electroshock weapon being discharged
Electroshock weapon. A salesperson discharging an electroshock weapon in the air, creating a large visible spark. Electroshock weapons discharge at about 200-300 kV but with sub-lethal voltage

Early spacecraft solar array panel in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Bank of Weston cells C016 / 2041
Bank of Weston cells. These electrochemical cells produce a stable voltage used as a standard to calibrate voltmeters and define the SI unit for electromotive force (the volt)

Large voltaic pile, 19th century C016 / 3680
Voltaic pile. Part of a large voltaic pile made by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. Seen here is a trough containing 50 zinc plates. These would have been filled with dilute sulphuric acid

Faradays magnetic spark
Spark generator. A magnetic spark generator made in 1832 by British scientist Michael Faraday (1791-1867). It consists of an insulated copper coil wound around a bobbin

Dual voltage shaver point C013 / 9039
Dual voltage shaver point and its reflection in a mirror

Nanopore DNA sequencing, conceptual image C013 / 8901
Nanopore DNA sequencing, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) strand (green and red) being sequenced (letters) as it passes through a nanopore (tiny hole)

Electricity meters C013 / 5027
Electricity meters. These domestic meters are used to record the amount of electricity used in homes, with the amount recorded in units of power (here, kilowatthours)

Emile Lowitz demonstration at Royal Botanic Society

Caution, High Voltage Cable Below underground cable warning sign, Dorset, England, april

Absolute voltmeter, 1951
Absolute voltmeter. This absolute voltmeter measures up to 500, 000 volts. The voltage to be measured is applied between two parallel discs, which results in a force of attraction between the discs

Testing an electrical transformer, 1906
Testing an electrical transformer. Transformers are used to convert electrical voltage from one level to another, usually from a higher voltage to a lower voltage

Multimeter. A multimeter is a combined digital ammeter and voltmeter. From these it can also derive resistance. An ammeter measures the number of amperes (electric current) in a circuit

Ammeter and voltage multiplier. Analogue ammeter (right) used for measuring the electric current in a circuit, displaying it in amperes

Direct and alternating current. An oscilloscope displays the potential difference from an alternating current (AC) source and a direct current (DC) source

Electrical equipment. Digital ammeter (left, yellow), digital voltmeter (right, yellow) and an oscilloscope. An ammeter measures the number of amperes (electric current) in a circuit

Oscilloscope showing voltage / time trace
Oscilloscope trace. View of a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO) displaying a sinusoidal voltage against time trace. A CRO is an item of electronic equipment which utilises a cathode ray tube to

Oscilloscope trace. Screen of an oscilloscope showing a trace of voltage against time. Oscilloscopes are used to display and analyse waveforms of electronic signals

Power rating label. Label containing electrical power rating information on a domestic fan heater

Insulators on an electricity pylon. These prevent electricity passing through to the metal frame of the pylon

Daniell cell battery
Daniell cell. Invented by the British chemist John Frederic Daniell (1790-1845), the Daniell cell (left) is made from two half-cells, the electrolytes of which are separated by a porous partition

Digital multimeter. This device is a combined digital ammeter and voltmeter. From these it can also derive resistance. An ammeter measures the number of amperes (electric current) in a circuit

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"Voltage: Illuminating the Power of Electricity" Step into the enchanting world of Variety Theatre, where Dr. Walford Bodie astounds audiences with his electrifying performances. With a flicker and a spark, he mesmerizes all with the wonders of voltage. At the heart of this captivating spectacle lies an electricity substation, buzzing with energy as it powers not only the theater but also our modern lives. From a fruit-powered clock to solar panels basking in the sun's rays, voltage is harnessed in various forms to bring light and life to our world. Delve deeper into this electric realm and you'll encounter Campbell's standard of mutual inductance, meticulously measured by an oscilloscope. Ceramic insulators stand tall, protecting us from high voltage AC transmission pylons that connect distant places through invisible currents. But let us not forget the roots of this powerful force – The Voltaic pile (battery). Drawing inspiration from Alessandro Volta's letter, we witness how his invention brought forth a new era in electrical science. A voltaic pile crafted for Jacques Alexandre Charles serves as a testament to their pioneering spirit. Voltage holds within it both mystery and potential; it fuels our homes, propels innovation forward, and lights up our nights. So next time you flip on a switch or charge your devices, take a moment to appreciate the incredible power behind that simple act – Voltage: illuminating possibilities beyond imagination.