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J3-23: FARADAY CAGE - RADIOWAVES

PURPOSE: To demonstrate that radio waves cannot penetrate a Faraday cage.

DESCRIPTION: The radio is tuned to a good station so that everyone can hear. Lowering the screen Faraday cage over the radio stops the radio waves, and the sound of the radio ceases.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 5B20.35)

EQUIPMENT: Portable radio, small mesh screen Faraday cage.

SETUP TIME: None.


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