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Electric arc facts for kids

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An electric arc is an electrical breakdown of a gas which produces a plasma spark.

The electric arc was first described in 1801. Electric arcs are used for welding, plasma cutting and lighting for stage performances. Electric arc furnaces are used in making steel and other things.

Images for kids

  • Lichtbogen 3000 Volt

    An electric arc between two nails

  • Lightning NOAA

    Natural lightning is now considered an electric spark, not an arc.

  • Arcing pickup shoe

    Electricity arcs between the power rail and electrical pickup "shoe" on a London Underground train

  • Electric arc

    Electric arc between strands of wire.

  • CaOmelt1

    An electric arc can melt calcium oxide

  • Jacobs Ladder HM

    A time exposure of a Jacob's ladder

  • Jakobsleiter-ani

    A demonstration of Jacob's ladder

  • Enchufe Quemado

    A burn in a plug caused by an electric arc during a short circuit.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Arco eléctrico para niños

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