Demos (Re: Model T Spark Coil Powered Tesla Coil)

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Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <davep-at-quik-dot-com>


> My son and I are building this coil for his school science fair
> (non-competitive entry) so I am seeking ideas as to what interesting
> science things we can demonstrate with a small coil. For example
> wireless transmission of power with a florescent tube and a simple
> ion motor are perennial favorites.

>Can you think of any other experiments that would interest elementary
> school kids?

	One might attempt a jacobs ladder, tho such are not usually real
	predictable on Tesla Coils.

	A _clear_ incandescent lamp will do a bit of a light show,
	due to the argon (typically) backfill gas.

	One might experiment with a diode bridge and a small electric
	motor (i'd work with a small number of turns of pickup coil.

	Same coil MIGHT power a small Christmas type light.  If so,
	same might be used to explore the field.

	Others?

	best
	dwp