Physics Demo Manual

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Transmission Lines and Antennas: Power Loss in Transmission Lines; Flash Light Radio; Fiber Optics Coupled Audio Device; Lecher Lines; video - Microwave Oven Experiments; video - Electromagnetic Radiation; FM Radio; Spark Gap Tesla Coil

Spark Gap Tesla Coil

Purpose:

To show the high potential output and operation of the high frequency resonant circuit air gap transformer made famous by Nikola Tesla.

Procedure:

With Tesla coil placed on a rolling cart, operate device well away from delicate electronics. Plug Tesla coil into a switched power strip. Use an extension cord between Tesla coil plug and the power strip. Turn ON/OFF as desired. One can light a fluorescent tube from a few feet away.