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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Jacob's Ladder
PIRA 5D40.10
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Description:
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A spark will jump between two brass strips, completing
the circuit, by conducting through air. Since it is high voltage (about
15,000V), there is a lot of heat produced. This heats the air and the
spark will rise with the hot air until it can no longer conduct across
the gap.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Jacob's Ladder
Long Rod
Table Clamp
Transformer
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Video:
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None
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MPG Video:
None
Real Video:
None
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Notes:
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none at this time
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Mechanics
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