Bird on a Wire.

P.I.R.A. #: 5F15.25

Illustrates: Potential difference on a power line.

Description: A "bird" is molded with gun-cotton and "perched" on a nichrome wire.  When the two aluminum sections touch both a hot wire and the ground top wire, poof, the bird disappears.

Size: 2.5'W X 2' H

Notes: For more information, click on the "Instructor Comments."

Hazard: Shock and fire hazard. Wear safety goggles and have fire extinguisher ready.

Condition: Good.

 

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