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Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on plants and animals. High voltage
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Experiment to ascertain the effects of electricity on plants and animals. High voltage
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 from silk cords in the centre of the picture. From Recherches sur les Causes Particulaires des Phenomenes Electriques by Abbe Nollet (Paris, 1753). Engraving
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1753 Abbe Carried Centre Chain Effects Electric Electricity Experiment Glass Globe High Items Machine Paris Physics Picture Plants Science Silk Static Suspended Voltage Ascertain Cords Generated Nollet
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This print takes us back in time to witness a groundbreaking experiment conducted in 1753. The image showcases an intriguing scene where the effects of electricity on plants and animals are being explored. At the center of the picture, we see a glass globe static electric machine generating high voltage electricity, which is then transmitted through a chain. Suspended from silk cords, various items hang delicately, ready to be subjected to this electrifying force. The engraving captures the essence of scientific curiosity as Abbe Nollet's pioneering research unfolds before our eyes. His book "Recherches sur les Causes Particulaires des Phenomenes Electriques" serves as the foundation for this extraordinary experiment that aimed to unravel the mysteries surrounding electrical phenomena. The composition exudes an air of anticipation and wonderment as we contemplate what might happen when these objects come into contact with such powerful energy. This image not only represents a significant moment in history but also symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and understanding. Through this photograph, we are transported back centuries ago, witnessing firsthand how science has always pushed boundaries and challenged conventional wisdom. It serves as a reminder that even today, experiments like these continue to shape our world by expanding our comprehension of nature's intricate workings.
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