electrical arc
Plasma between electrodes
An electrical arc is a visible discharge of electricity across a gap between two conductors, producing intense light and heat.
The current ionizes the air or gas between the electrodes, creating a sustained plasma channel.
Arc welding harnesses this phenomenon to join metals.
Lightning is a natural electrical arc.
Uncontrolled arcs in electrical systems cause fires and equipment damage.
- plasmaElectrified matter state
- ionizationCharge acquisition process
- arc welderFuses metal using current
- weldingHeat-fusing metal pieces
- electrodesElectrical contact points
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