Although the basic concept of electrostatic attraction has been known since ancient times, it was only in the 17th century that scientists began to systematically investigate electrostatics. One of the first to explore this new field was Otto von Guericke, who constructed an electrostatic generator to help with his experiments. has reconstructed this machine, which formed the basis for later work by the likes of Wimshurst and Van de Graaff....
See Also
electrostatic attraction
electrostatic compressional energy
electrostatic force
electrostatic molecular force
electrostatic potential difference
electrostatic scalar potential
electrostatic strain
Franklins Electrostatic Motor
Laws of Electrostatic Induction