How can fluorecent tubes glow even when they are not plugged in?

Subject: How can fluorecent tubes glow even when they are not plugged in?

Date: Fri Oct 15 00:12:06 1999
Posted by Katie
Grade level: 10-12 School: Southern Vales
City: Adelaide State/Province: South Australia Country: Australia
Area of science: Physics
ID: 939960726.Ph

Message:


I have noticed that when a fluorecent tube is held in the hands, it glows 
and you can actually see thios assuming the room room is dark enough.  I 
have also heard that the tubes will high power wires.  I know why 
fluorescent lights work when plugged in, but how can it work without 
electricity?

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