0n (01 Jul 08) Roger Nelson wrote to Cindy Haglund...

CH> Picturing light bulb. Well the filament is attached to the base. The
CH> bulb is attached to the base. The filament and the glass are on in
CH> contact tho .. so that's how you can take the bulb off without
CH> separating the filament from the base no? :)

 RN> If you pause for a moment to think about how a light bulb works, then
 RN> you'll realize that the filament has to be in contact with the base in
 RN> order for the electricity to light it.  For example:

 Of course. And Ya know all this bulb anatomy has me wanting
 to take one apart. But the easier way. *(wink).  And I mean this
 because it IS interesting. BTW I am reading your description Roger.
 Thank you. I didn't know so much was involved.

 You know it is probably bad to look at the little zap of electricity
along the little filament.. but it IS fascinating isn't it... hmm.
:) yeah it is.

 Imagine how Thomas Edison felt.
....

 RN> Remember, however, THIS IS ONLY A MOVIE!


 And I want to see it 

Cindy


... If it screams, it's best not to eat it.

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