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Flame in Capacitor

 

Flame in Capacitor demo photo

Flame in Capacitor demo photo 2

  • When high voltage is applied across capacitor plates, flame is deflected towards positive plate.

    Location

  • Capacitor: L01, section B1
  • High Voltage Power Supply: L01, section A1
  • Candle: L02, Section C3

 

 

 

Posted in Capacitance, Electricity and MagnetismTagged capacitance, capacitor, fire, flame, plate

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