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A high energy capacitor discharges into a coil around an aluminum can. The eddy current in the can causes it to blow apart. This demo can also be used to show conduction in air, repulsion of opposite currents, and conversion of electrical energy to thermal energy.

Parts List

Electromagnetic Can Crusher cart between aisle L and M

25 Kilovolt Power Supply in K2C

Voltmeter for charging in D2C or multimeter from 6th Floor

HV Probe in Cable rack or room 231

HV Gloves on cart

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