Tag - human conductor of electricity

August 15, 2011

Completing a Circuit to Make an Amazing Electric Pickle

Humans conduct electricity. All you need to do is complete a circuit to demonstrate how electricity moves around the human body. The electricity conducts or moves over the skin. To demonstrate this, use an Energy Ball to describe an open and closed circuit. When the two metal electrodes on the ball are touched simultaneously and the circuit is closed, the Energy Ball will flash and make a buzzing sound. Touch clothes, shoes and other accessories to test whether or not it will conduct the electricity. If skin conducts electricity, what about something like a pickle? Watch this demonstration only to see how a pickle can light up the night sky. Here’s a hint – salty pickles work best.

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April 10, 2011

Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes Tour Visits Oklahoma City

Recently, I was at the Oklahoma Science Museum for a book signing and to present a science workshop to Oklahoma teachers. When I was in town, I also stopped by local news station KFOR to share some of my favorite science demonstrations. No matter how many times I tried to put anchorwoman Linda Cavanaugh at ease, she was still hesitant to conduct 50,000 volts of electricity or help me with a wildfire demonstration.