Friday, November 28, 2014

AP Physics 2 Blog Post #5: Surviving ArcAttack!

Howdy, AP Physics 2 Folks!
As we continue our work learning about Electric Forces and Fields, it seemed the prime time to introduce one of the most awesomest bands of all time:  ArcAttack!!!!
Your task for this blog post:
1)  Watch the following videos to witness ArcAttack's awesomeness for yourself
Video 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPoomwdNZeY
Video 2:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRzFV9aVXmA
Video 3:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH2GgYSwN1A
Video 4:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJqoRaphiEk
Video 5:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_uCN1jn8bw
2)  Research what is actually happening (electricity-wise), including how it is that the artists can safely accomplish their electric feats
This video might provide a springboard for your research:
http://www.tested.com/art/makers/461206-arcattack-explains-how-giant-tesla-coils-work/
3)  Describe, in your own words, the phenomena that you witness in the videos, and EXPLAIN the physics principles/ideas behind what you see.
**Be sure to CITE any sources that you use in your research!!!

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