I'm so excited to share my latest science experiment with you - building a Jacobs Ladder from scratch! I've always been fascinated by high voltage experiments, and I've been wanting to try my hand at building a Jacobs Ladder for a while now a classic science experiment that demonstrates the principles of electrical conductivity and ionization. https://youtu.be/nDtwvcIRjzE
It's essentially a ladder-shaped apparatus that creates a continuous arc of electricity that "climbs" up the rungs of the ladder, giving off a distinctive humming sound and impressive visual display. So, I set to work gathering all the components and parts I needed for my Jacobs Ladder. I wanted to challenge myself to build it entirely from scratch, so I used a few scraps of metal for the electrodes, some old wires and clips for the structure, and even built my own transformer using an iron core, wire, and lots of patience.
Once I had everything assembled, it was time to see if my Jacobs Ladder would actually work. I hooked up the transformer to a power source, turned up the voltage, and waited with bated breath to see what would happen.
And let me tell you, the results were amazing! The Jacobs Ladder sprang to life, with a bright arc of electricity climbing up the rungs and giving off a distinctive buzzing sound. I couldn't believe that I had built something so cool and impressive with my own two hands!
Of course, I had to share my experiment with all of you, so I filmed my homemade Jacobs Ladder in action. So if you're ready to see some electrifying science in action, come check out my video and see what I was able to create from scratch!
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