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K3-02: DEMOUNTABLE TRANSFORMER - SINGLE SPARKS

PURPOSE: To demonstrate induction of large voltages by a large secondary-to-primary turn ratio.

DESCRIPTION: A six-volt primary source is switched on and off to a five-turn transformer primary coil. The 23,000-turn secondary produces enough voltage to cause a significant arc between wires connected to the transformer secondary.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 5K30.20)

EQUIPMENT: Demountable transformer core with five-turn primary coil and 23,000-turn secondary coil with Jacob's ladder wires, six-volt battery charger, momentary switch.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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