whhat is the pourpos of the water in a layden jar?

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or does it serve no pourpose

2007-02-14 13:36:59 · 2 answers · asked by macgyver 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

Clean pure water being a non conductor probably acted as a dielectric (insulator). It is not necessary to use water in a leyden jar.

2007-02-14 14:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ummm... I may have no clue what I am saying here, but I don't think there IS any water in a Leyden Jar... doesn't it hold electricity instead?

2007-02-14 22:06:18 · answer #2 · answered by awesomerobotguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋