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5B20.34 Faraday Cage (with Tesla Coil)

[Setup Time: 5 Min.] [Current Condition: Good]

Info

A small neon lamp will light when placed within the field of a Tesla coil. Cover the lamp with the Faraday cage and the lamp goes out.

Parts List

Faraday Cage (wire mesh) in E. E&M, 1B

Tesla Coil in F. E&M, 1C

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb in F. E&M, 1B

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