UIUC Physics Lecture Demo: Two Tesla Coils (Transmitter and Receiver)

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Demo # 1151

Two Tesla Coils (Transmitter and Receiver)

ID # 1151

Description:

Two identical coils - one coil is turned on and adjusted to its resonant frequency. Sparks in the other coil can be seen when it too is adjusted to its resonant frequency even though it is not plugged in.

Picture of Two Tesla Coils (Transmitter and Receiver)

Physics Concept:

Electricity and Magnetism
Electromagnetic Radiation
Resonance of Tuner Receiver

The demonstration takes about 1 minute to perform.