Which 1843 experiment demonstrated electrostatic induction in a conducting container?
Answer
Faraday's ice pail experiment
Which 1843 experiment demonstrated electrostatic induction in a conducting container?
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What material was Faraday's original ice pail made of?
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pewter
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