The Wheatstone bridge is used to compare the resistances and therefore the conductivities of wires of different nature. It allows to measure the resistance of very long wires in the electrical telegraphy
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Title: Wheatstone bridge in box
Creator: Jules Carpentier
Date Created: 1880
Physical Dimensions: H. 12 x P.25 x l.34 cm
Subject Keywords: Science, Technology, Physique
Type: Artefact
Rights: École polytechnique, Jean-Luc Deniel
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