Flash Science: Lightly Microwaved

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You can light a bulb in the microwave (for a little while) and the electric fields in the oven will cause it to light!

Parts Needed

1 Microwave oven
8 Short tube fluorescent light tubes

Warning

There is always a danger of sparking when putting metal in the microwave! Do not leave the bulbs in the microwave for too long. Be careful if you try this one.

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