3 ms·
My first thought: Firemen are equipped with electrostatic field meters and trained how to use them?! Second thought: 40 kV isn't THAT much. I've seen such read
by wl 13y ago
My first thought: Firemen are equipped with electrostatic field meters and trained how to use them?!
Second thought: 40 kV isn't THAT much. I've seen such readings on people before. Such people are in for a world of hurt when they discharge, but it's not going to cause any fires.
This story doesn't make sense.
- eli 13y agoAnd indeed Wikipedia suggests that's the maximum possible. Any more would dissipate into the air. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Static_electricity#Energies_involved http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Static_electricity#Energies_inv...