Light bulb with a capacitor

5C30.30 | Ca4
Catalog: 
5C30.30
Location: 
Ca4
Room: 
PS F175
Quantity: 
1
Instructors: 
Sankey, Chamberlin, Adams, Rez, Fuchs
  • Charge the capacitors with a 5 V source. Disconnect the power source. Move the w
    Charge the capacitors with a 5 V source. Disconnect the power source. Move the wire from 5 V connector post to the bulb.
  • The power source can be a power supply, Genecon generator or battery pack.
    The power source can be a power supply, Genecon generator or battery pack.
Description: 

The Genecon hand cranked generator is used to charge the 1 F capacitor and then discharged through a bulb. It takes a long time indicating a time constant.

Parts: 
  • bulb
  • Genecon
  • capacitor
    • Notes: 
    4/2/2001