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Monday, 23 June 2014 14:18
J2-32: JACOB'S LADDER - PORTABLE
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ID Code:
J2-32
Purpose:
Demonstrate Jacob's ladder.
Description:
This version of Jacob's ladder works using a spark coil. The discharge travels up a tube, creating an interesting sound which you can ask your students to explain using their vast knowledge of acoustics.
Availability:
Available
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REFERENCES: (PIRA unknown.)
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J2b
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A General Materials and Mathematics
A1 Basic Materials and Measurement
A2 Mathematics
B Statics
B1 Center of Mass Statics
B2 Equilibrium of Forces and Torques
B3 Simple Machines
B4 Elasticity
C Kinematics and Dynamics
C1 Center of Mass Motion
C2 Kinematics in One and Two Dimensions
C3 First Law of Motion
C4 Second Law of Motion
C5 Third Law of Motion
C6 Friction
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C8 Mechanical Energy and Power
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E2 Astronomy
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F3 Surface Tension
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G Vibrations and Mechanical Waves
G1 Simple Harmonic Motion
G2 Resonance and Coupled Oscillations
G3 Mechanical Waves - One Dimensional
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H Sound
H1 Nature of Sound
H2 Wave Properties of Sound
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