Shocked by Electric Eel!

Shocked by Electric Eel!

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Interactive Video

Biology, Physics, Science

6th - 9th Grade

Hard

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The video explores the shocking abilities of electric eels, starting with a smaller eel capable of producing 860 volts, and progressing to a larger eel. The host, Mark Vins, experiences shocks firsthand, with the help of Diana, the Physics Girl. They use a Van de Graaff generator to explain electric charge and a Tens Unit to explore voltage and current. The video culminates in a grand finale where a Tesla coil visualizes the electric shocks from a large eel, demonstrating the power and effects of these shocks. The video emphasizes safety and the educational purpose of the experiments.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the first battery invented by Volta in relation to electric eels?

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What did the experimenters use to visualize the electric shock from the eel?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the potential dangers of working with electric eels as described in the video?

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What was the reaction of the person experiencing the electric shock?

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