Phenomena

Electricty - An electric current flows through wood in real time (1x5)

Air date: Jun 08, 2021

A look at electricity flowing through matter. A powerful electric current is connected through a piece of wood, which is made conductive with a salt solution. The resistance provided by the wood slows the current down, causing it to burn along the path of least resistance. The burning path visualises what’s known as Lichtenberg figures, which look like the natural flow of rivers, skeletons or the structure of trees.