Voltage Collection (#2)

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

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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

Low frequency sine waves on oscilloscope screen

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

Measuring electric voltage. Circuit diagram showing the arrangement of equipment used to measure the voltage (potential difference) in an electrical circuit

Electric light bulbs, different voltages
Electric light bulbs glowing with different levels of brightness. The brightness of an electric light bulb is determined by the amount of electrical current flowing through it

Girl standing beneath a lightbulb
MODEL RELEASED. Girl standing beneath a lightbulb

Girl touching a plasma globe
MODEL RELEASED. Girl touching a plasma globe. She is nine years old. A plasma globe is a glass sphere filled with a gas at low pressure. In the centre is a metal ball charged with electricity

Girl holding a lightbulb
MODEL RELEASED. Girl holding a lightbulb, composite image

Georg Simon Ohm, German physicist
Georg Simon Ohm (1787-1854), German physicist. Ohm worked on the relationship between electrical current and potential difference

Gaulard transformer, 19th century
Gaulard transformer. Transformers change the voltage of an electric power supply, enabling it to be used in different devices (such as the bulb at top)

Electricity substation above Hoover Dam, showing high voltage transformers with insulators on top

Electrical circuit. This circuit consists of three light bulbs lit by a 6-volt power supply. The power supply comprises four 1.5-volt batteries connected in series

Orange battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver) electrodes have been inserted into an orange and connected to wires to produce electricity. The voltmeter (top) is showing the voltage generated

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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.