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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: What will happen if we increase power volt of the plasma ball ?
« on: 12/06/2015 19:38:34 »
It would burn out as the transformer doesn't have enough space between the winds for the increased volts. Too much and you would exceed the capacitor which means it will spark, sputter and then go out forever.
But, assuming it didn't or if you didn't increase it by too much or if you completely gutted it so it would work with truly high amp/volts it would light up very brightly. With enough current (amps) I would consider wearing sunscreen and wearing shades. The argon/neon should act as a blanket to most ionizing radiation. In a compete vacuum, however, those radiations become a serious problem.
In the end, a lot more amps means the gas inside will get hot and the glass bulb itself will eventually melt.
A lot more volts, the more disruptive and blinding "sparks"/plasma. At some point it will even spark outside the chamber.
A lot more power overall will shatter the bulb. The plasma sparks would sound like lightning inside the bulb and eventually the 'thunder' would shatter the plasma bulb.
But, assuming it didn't or if you didn't increase it by too much or if you completely gutted it so it would work with truly high amp/volts it would light up very brightly. With enough current (amps) I would consider wearing sunscreen and wearing shades. The argon/neon should act as a blanket to most ionizing radiation. In a compete vacuum, however, those radiations become a serious problem.
In the end, a lot more amps means the gas inside will get hot and the glass bulb itself will eventually melt.
A lot more volts, the more disruptive and blinding "sparks"/plasma. At some point it will even spark outside the chamber.
A lot more power overall will shatter the bulb. The plasma sparks would sound like lightning inside the bulb and eventually the 'thunder' would shatter the plasma bulb.