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23/05/2013 16:27:58

Author Topic: The Gherkinator - Garage Science  (Read 5047 times)

thedoc

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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you passed mains electricity through a gherkin? It is an illuminating experience.

 Read more about this experiment.


Garage science is a blog of science experiments you probably can't or shouldn't do at home


 
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  • Reply #1 on: 01/04/2009 21:24:28
what is a gherkin?

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  • Reply #2 on: 01/04/2009 21:28:28
If you click on   Read more about this experiment. , there are pictures and video that should help.

Rick McMaster

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  • Reply #3 on: 07/01/2010 23:45:57
You also talked about doing an onion "pickled" in strontium salts that gives a red glow.  Can you provide details on the preparation of the onion?  Thanks

 

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