Can floresent bulbs be lit by the proxcemity of electricity?

Subject: Can floresent bulbs be lit by the proxcemity of electricity?

Date: Wed Dec 27 00:09:11 2000
Posted by Kenny
Grade level: School: n/a
City: Carriere State/Province: Mississippi Country: USA
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 977893751.Eg

Message:


I've heard it told that during the CB radio craze of the 1970's small 
floresent bulbs were attached to the CB radio antennia. The bulbs would 
light up with each transmission. How does this work? Will it work with 
both A/C and D/C current? How much current is required and what size bulb 
is needed? Thank you for your time.....................~Kenny~

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