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    • Plasma ball on black background, rectangular orientation.
    Rights: Image licensed through 123RF Ltd Published 29 April 2014 Size: 69 KB Referencing Hub media

    Electrical stimulation of the gases in the globe converts them to fingers of plasma. The plasma emits light of various colours dependent upon the identity of the gases present.

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      Gases and plasmas – introduction

      We live in a gaseous atmosphere and are influenced by its composition, behaviour and structure. Use is made of gas properties in our everyday lives – from perfumes and aftershaves to carbonated ...

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