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HomeJ. Electrostatics And MagnetostaticsJ2. Electrostatic Devices And ApplicationsJ2-32. Jacob's Ladder - Portable
J2-32. Jacob's Ladder - Portable
Purpose
To demonstrate Jacob's ladder.
Equipment
Jacob's ladder mounted on spark coil with 5V power supply.
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Description
Ths version of Jacob's ladder works using a 5V spark coil. The discharge travels up a tube, creating anâ—™interesting sound which you can ask your students to explain using their vast knowledge of acoustics.
References
Lecture Demonstrations Records Sheet.
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See pagesj1. electrostatic charge & force
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See pagesj3. electric fields & potential
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See pagesj4. capacitance & polarization
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See pagesj5. magnetostatics
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See pagesj6. electromagnets
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See pagesj7. magnetic materials
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See pagesj1. electrostatic charge & force
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See pagesj3. electric fields & potential
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See pagesj4. capacitance & polarization
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See pagesj5. magnetostatics
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See pagesj6. electromagnets
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See pagesj7. magnetic materials
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