jacobs ladder
jacobs ladder
i have to do a science project and i need to do something with the jacobs ladder i have and i need some ideas on what i can do wit it to make it into a unique project but dont know what i can do!!lookin for some ideas
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Jacob’s ladder
Hi sci-queen,
Two good websites are http://www.llund.com/jacob.htm and http://www.applefritter.com/node/view/3091.
The first site includes directions on how to build a Jacob’s ladder. The second site talks about three types of Jacob’s ladder.
As for making the above into a science project, some thoughts are:
o Describe the Jacob’s ladder you picked (I’m not sure which of the
three types you had in mind) in the poster.
o Do various measurements on the Jacob’s ladder.
o Describe the various kinds of Jacob’s ladders.
Note: Some care is required if high voltage is used in your Jacob’s ladder.
Comments?
Two good websites are http://www.llund.com/jacob.htm and http://www.applefritter.com/node/view/3091.
The first site includes directions on how to build a Jacob’s ladder. The second site talks about three types of Jacob’s ladder.
As for making the above into a science project, some thoughts are:
o Describe the Jacob’s ladder you picked (I’m not sure which of the
three types you had in mind) in the poster.
o Do various measurements on the Jacob’s ladder.
o Describe the various kinds of Jacob’s ladders.
Note: Some care is required if high voltage is used in your Jacob’s ladder.
Comments?
Cheers!
Dave
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Jacob's Ladder
Sci-Queen,
It is not a good idea to use high-voltage equipment, like Jacob's Ladders, without proper supervision. I would reccomend a less dangerous experiment. For instance, you might measure the conductivity of various friuts using a multi meter. (availiable at the Home Depot and similiar stores for a few bucks) Unless you are working under a electricain or qualified person, I would shy away from the Jacob's ladder idea.
Terik
It is not a good idea to use high-voltage equipment, like Jacob's Ladders, without proper supervision. I would reccomend a less dangerous experiment. For instance, you might measure the conductivity of various friuts using a multi meter. (availiable at the Home Depot and similiar stores for a few bucks) Unless you are working under a electricain or qualified person, I would shy away from the Jacob's ladder idea.
Terik