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Something to do with the electromagnetic heating of the wire being quicker than the energy capture and incandescence of the air?
by mathcomm 14y ago
Something to do with the electromagnetic heating of the wire being quicker than the energy capture and incandescence of the air?
- sp332 14y agoRight, the wires are more opaque in every part of the spectrum compared to air, so they soak up energy a lot faster.
- mathcomm 14y agoAh. I suppose being a conductor in normal conditions isn't a factor in this situation (plasma is plasma is plasma). Opacity being the main factor in heating makes sense.