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Science Struck: What Is a Plasma Ball and How Does It Work?

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Explains how a plasma ball works. It is based on a lamp invented by Nikola Tesla. One needs to be aware of health hazards associated with them. The article includes some amusing tricks that can be done safely with a plasma ball.

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noble gases
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alternating voltage, high voltage device, inert gas, noble gas, plasma lamp, plasma spheres, buzzle.com: sciencestruck: what is a plasma ball and how does it work?, tesla coil
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional