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Plasma cutter.
A pencil lead and some batteries make a small plasma cutter that we use to etch a pattern in aluminum foil. Parts needed: 4 9V batteries; 2 clip leads; 1 5mm pencil leads; aluminum foil; 1 Box or tub; 1 rubber band.
Credit: Little Shop of Physics/Colorado State University
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