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Re: 50%
On Thu, 7 Nov 1996, Tesla List wrote:
> None of the tests gave end voltages of V/sqrt2. However, this is probably
> due to the sparking losses which would cause an additional voltage drop when
> the second cap is connected. It appears that this test will give a V/2 end
> voltage but because of the sparking voltage loss the true voltage is between
> V/2 and V/sqrt2. The end voltage of V/2 may be misleading unless the
> connecting to the second capacitor can be made without contact losses which
> would mean only tests under about 4 volts can be used..
>
> Jack C.
Interesting...where do you think the extra charge came from?
Steve Roys.