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ERIC Number: EJ608850
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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The "Lightning Machine": A Simple, Interesting Demonstration Apparatus for Introductory Physics.
Doty, Steven D.; Craggs, Matthew; Jorgensen, Michael; Doty, Sandra L.; Hodd, Donald
American Journal of Physics, v68 n6 p579-81 Jun 2000
Describes the construction and use of a portable "sparker" or "lightning machine" that can be used to demonstrate dielectric breakdown of air. (WRM)
Descriptors: Demonstrations (Science), Electricity, High Schools, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Physics, Science Equipment, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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