| Demonstrates: PURPOSE: To demonstrate a tesla coil, including how magnetic induction and a resonant RLC circuit is used in the production of high-voltage high-frequency sparks. |
| Description: Our Tesla coil uses a 5000 volt transformer to charge a large oil capacitor. When the potential across the capacitor reaches the breakdown potential of the spark gap, breakdown across the gap occurs. The spark gap then becomes a conducting part of the RLC circuit, which resonates at a frequency of about 200 kilohertz. The large coil in the resonant circuit is the primary of the final transformer and the very fine coil is the secondary, producing about 200,000 volts at 200 kilohertz.
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| Instructions: Dim lights. Use the glass rod to adjust the distance between the anode and cathode for various entertaining displays.
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| Items Used: Large tesla coil, various flourescent tubes, plastic rod. Notes: Math Description: None.
Size: 3' w x 6' h Condition: Good. Hazard: SEVERE electric shock and induced currents. Keep all watches
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