induction coil
Date1900-1950
Inventory Number1997-1-0147
ClassificationCoil
Subject
Maker
American
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Cultural Region
Dimensions35.2 × 9.1 × 6.5 cm (13 7/8 × 3 9/16 × 2 9/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionA long coil with wood ends and two brass binding posts on top. Wire covering the whole coil, varnished in green.
Signedunsigned
Curatorial RemarksInventory number 480 was first incorrectly catalogued as 1997-1-0147. The mistake has since been corrected and its previous number (480) was restored. 1997-1-0147 has been reassigned to this instrument.
FunctionFor experimentation and demonstration of the high voltages induced in a secondary winding when the current in the primary windings is abruptly disrupted.
