Kelvin's water dropper

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Kelvin_water_dropper
gptkbp:category electrostatic generator
gptkbp:component gptkb:reservoir
collecting electrodes
metal buckets
nozzles
gptkbp:demonstrates electrostatic induction
spontaneous charge separation
gptkbp:exhibits self-amplifying charge process
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kelvin's water dropper
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:William_Thomson
1867
gptkbp:namedAfter Lord Kelvin
gptkbp:operates dripping water through metal nozzles
gptkbp:produces high voltage
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Van_de_Graaff_generator
gptkb:Wimshurst_machine
gptkbp:requires conductive water
gptkbp:usedFor generating static electricity
gptkbp:usedIn physics education
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_William_Thomson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4