Code Number: 5D40.60

Demo Title: Surface Ionization

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Surface Ionization

Area of Study: Electricity and Magnetism

Equipment:

Tesla coil or regular lamp base, flamingo bulbs or appropriate holiday bulbs

Procedure:

Most of these bulbs have Ne or Ar gas in them. When brought near a tesla coil surface ionization is readily apparent.

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5D40.60 - Surface Ionization

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