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K5-03: PIEZOELECTRIC IGNITOR

PURPOSE: To show a commercial use for piezoelectricity.

DESCRIPTION: Squeezing the handle stresses the crystal, creating a voltage sufficiently high that it creates a spark. These devices are used for starting fires with gas stoves, etc.

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: (PIRA 5E60.20)

EQUIPMENT: Piezoelectric sparker.

SETUP TIME: None.


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