Tesla Coil Experiment Observations

Tesla Coil Experiment Observations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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Cameron Prince, an expert on Nikola Tesla, conducts an experiment with Tesla coils at a ranch. The goal is to observe the effects of shooting electricity into the ground. Initial attempts show no significant response, prompting the team to increase power. The experiment reveals unexpected results, with the coils producing a higher frequency than anticipated.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Cameron Prince and what is his expertise?

A musician with a passion for Tesla

A historian specializing in ancient cultures

An engineer and expert on Nikola Tesla

A scientist known for his work on gravity

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of bringing Tesla coils to the ranch?

To measure sound waves

To observe the effects of electricity on plants

To see the impact of electricity on the ground

To test wireless communication

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial observation when the Tesla coil was first fired up?

The coil emitted a bright light

A significant response was detected

No noticeable response was observed

The coil produced a loud noise

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of increasing the power during the second attempt?

The coil emitted a low hum

The frequency produced was unexpectedly high

The experiment was inconclusive

The coil stopped working

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was surprising about the frequency produced by the coil?

It matched the predicted frequency

It was lower than expected

It was too high for the coil's capability

It was inaudible