In a 5-inch sphere, watch as tiny plasma filaments branch out from the central electrode to where you touch the glass creating fascinating beams of coloured light.
Sit the Science Museum Plasma Ball on your desk or shelf and watch this scientific energy lamp create flashes of miniature lightning. The plasma filaments can also react to sounds of 80 decibels or more as the soundwaves cause the particles in the sphere to vibrate.
Part of the Science Museum innovative lighting range.
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Promotes STEM learning. The plasma ball is a form of Tesla Coil. The glass sphere has most of its air replaced with 3 noble gases - typically Neon, Argon and Xenon - and an alternating current electrode is placed at the centre.
When voltage is applied, plasma filaments extend from the electrode and flow towards the outer glass insulator in a bid to reach the earth. If a fingertip is placed on the glass the energy moves toward it, because the human body provides a more conductive discharge path.
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age group
5+ years old
battery typeUSB
Product code556460
product dimensions12.5 x 12.5 x 19.5cm
Safety warningWARNING THIS ITEM IS NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED DURING USE. Plasma Balls can interfere with magnetically sensitive objects. Important instructions enclosed. Please retain this information
Suitable forChildren
Full Product Description
Promotes STEM learning. The plasma ball is a form of Tesla Coil. The glass sphere has most of its air replaced with 3 noble gases - typically Neon, Argon and Xenon - and an alternating current electrode is placed at the centre.
When voltage is applied, plasma filaments extend from the electrode and flow towards the outer glass insulator in a bid to reach the earth. If a fingertip is placed on the glass the energy moves toward it, because the human body provides a more conductive discharge path.
Specifications
age group5+ years old
battery typeUSB
Product code556460
product dimensions12.5 x 12.5 x 19.5cm
Safety warningWARNING THIS ITEM IS NOT A TOY. ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED DURING USE. Plasma Balls can interfere with magnetically sensitive objects. Important instructions enclosed. Please retain this information
Suitable forChildren
Customer Reviews
- LindylouVerified BuyerReviewingScience Museum Plasma BallI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars13 hours agoGreat light
This is an interesting, colourful, interactive plasma light. Perfect for my grandson's bedroom
- Theresa D.Verified BuyerReviewingScience Museum Plasma BallI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 weeks agoBirthday Present for 11 year old grandson
Birthday Present for 11 year old grandson, he absolutely loves it
