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Re: [Phys-l] Sparks

Thank to you all.

Ken

On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 4:02 PM, chuck britton <britton@ncssm.edu> wrote:

JD makes the point about 'high' voltage sparks vs high current sparks.

Also note that each high current 'spark' follows a parabolic path, as
do the 'sparks' from July 4th 'sparklers'.

Hot metal droplets 'burn' as they fly through the air.
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