How to Make Plasma in Your Microwave ... With a Grape

How to Make Plasma in Your Microwave ... With a Grape

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Science, Physics, Chemistry

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the concept of plasma, a state of matter similar to gas but with stripped electrons, and demonstrates how to create it using a microwave and a grape. By cutting a grape almost in half and placing it in a microwave, the grape acts as an antenna, trapping and amplifying microwaves. This causes the grape to heat up, eventually forming a plasma fireball. The video emphasizes the scientific principles behind this phenomenon and warns against trying the experiment at home due to safety risks.

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