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Tesla Coil
Description
High voltage generator of historical interest designed almost 100 years ago!
Useful Links: The Museum of Science in Boston has a brief description on how these coils work. It is rumored that these coils were built by Tesla himself!
This demo has a ground fault. Anything metal and in contact with the probe or the base should be assumed to be at high voltage. Use a ruler to turn the machine on or off to avoid a nasty shock. Be conscious of what the demo is sitting on- some floors have conductive runners underneath them which may transmit a shock to your feet.
This demo uses high voltage. Procede with caution.
Purpose
To demonstrate the operation of a Tesla coil and the appearance, sound, and effects of high voltage discharges.
Apparatus
Self-contained Tesla coil and probe
Setup
Use the switch to turn on the coil. Long sparks up to eight inches long can be produced from the probe. These are loud and very effective when seen in the lecture theater with the lights out.
Notes
Demo room information
| Location | —- |
| Maker | Unknown |
| Current State | Working |
