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Early electric motor, 1834

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Early electric motor, 1834

Early electric motor. Historical artwork of one of the first full-scale, practical electric motors, one of several designed and built from 1834 by the German physicist and engineer Moritz von Jacobi (1801-1874). The principle of the electric motor had been demonstrated by Michael Faraday in 1821. Jacobi moved to St Petersburg, Russia, in 1837. In 1839, financed by Tsar Nicholas I, he built a boat that used electric batteries to power an electric motor to drive paddlewheels. A similar arrangement is seen here, with wires (bottom) connecting to the batteries, and eight solenoids (wires coiled around cylinders) acting as electromagnets to turn wheels on the central shaft. Artwork from A Travers l Electricite (G. Dary, Paris, 1900)

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1830s 1834 1900 A Travers L Electricite Dary Device Early Electric Electric Motor Electrical Electricity Electro Magnet Electromagnetism Electromagnets German Machine Magnet Magnetism Magnets Motion Motor Movement Paddle Practical Russia Russian Shaft Solenoid Wheel Wheels Work Axle Paddle Wheel Physical


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This historical artwork captures one of the earliest full-scale, practical electric motors ever designed and built. Created in 1834 by Moritz von Jacobi, a German physicist and engineer, this early electric motor showcases the groundbreaking advancements in technology during the 19th century. The principle behind this motor had been demonstrated by Michael Faraday in 1821, but it was Jacobi who took it further. After moving to St Petersburg, Russia in 1837, he received financial support from Tsar Nicholas I to construct a boat powered by electric batteries and an electric motor with paddlewheels. This print depicts a similar arrangement with wires connecting to batteries at the bottom and eight solenoids acting as electromagnets to turn wheels on the central shaft. The vibrant colors of this illustration bring life to an important moment in history when electricity began revolutionizing various industries. The intricate details showcase the ingenuity of Jacobi's design while highlighting his contributions to electromagnetism and electrical engineering. As we admire this artwork from "A Travers l'Electricite" published in Paris in 1900 by G. Dary, we are reminded of how far technology has come since those early days. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and innovation that continues to shape our world today.

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