Explain why large Leyden jars allow for larger static discharge?

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kainui · Answer

They're just capacitors. More surface area means more protons to hold the precious electrons which are just negative charge. It's kind of like if electrons was peanut butter and metal was bread. The more bread, the more peanut butter you can spread on it.

rane · Answer

i dont get it

kainui · Answer

Sure, so what should I elaborate on?

rane · Answer

basically on my q'

kainui · Answer

You're gonna have to try harder than that.

rane · Answer

i mean are there any characteristic of Leyden jar that allow a static discharge ?

kainui · Answer

Yes, since it can only hold so much charge and charge likes to be neutralized, if something comes near it, all the electrons repelling each other will push them into some other surface if it gets close enough and can accept the charges.

rane · Answer

thank you that helps