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5C10.10 - Leyden jar

This demonstration shows how the Leyden jar can store electrical charge, which can then be discharged in a visible spark. The dramatic discharge of a spark can engage audiences and stimulate interest in the science of electricity.

WARNING: This demonstration involves dangerous voltages. Touching the charged Leyden jar (in completed form) may result in an electric shock.