Discharging a capacitor through a lamp.

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(D)Electricity and Magnetism - D+0: Capacitance

Discharging a capacitor through a lamp. Throw Switch A to the right to discharge the capacitor bank through the lamp, causing a flash. Close knife-switch B to put 120 VDC. across the lamp, causing it to glow continuously. 120 V.D.C. (panel). Short the capacitors before putting away.
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D+0+16
PIRA Index: 
5C30.30
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