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mathcomm
14y ago
Ah. 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.
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mathcomm
14y ago
Something to do with the electromagnetic heating of the wire being quicker than the energy capture and incandescence of the air?