Lightning Chooses Rod Over Sphere

PIRA 5B30.30

Image:

Photo of Demo

Description:

A pointed conductor brought close to the charged Van de Graaff will cause lighting to jump. A sphere must be much closer to get the same jump.  This is due to the higher charge/area on the point as compared to the sphere.

Recipe and
Location:

VDG
Pointed Conductor

Floor under Section X
Section E

Video:

Streaming Video:

None

MPG Video:

Pointed Conductor

Real Video:

Pointed Conductor

Notes:

None at this time.