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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Conduction in Liquids

PIRA 5D30.10

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Photo of Demo

Description:

A bulb has two probes that make an open circuit when initially plugged into the socket.  Placing the bulbs into ordinary tap water does not complete the circuit.  However, add a dash of salt, and the ions are free to carry current, closing the circuit and making the light glow.  The more salt, the brighter the bulb. 

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Location:

Conduction in Liquid Demo
Salt
Stiring Rod

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