Why doesn't my touchlamp work when I touch it slowly?

Subject: Why doesn't my touchlamp work when I touch it slowly?

Date: Thu May 25 23:40:46 2000
Posted by Lee Brownell
Grade level: 7-9 School: Russellville Middle School
City: Russellville State/Province: AL Country: USA
Area of science: Engineering
ID: 959312446.Eg

Message:


  I read your explaination about how touch lamps work.  THanks for the 
info.  However, I have a question.  It would seem that the speed at which 
I touch the lamp would not matter.  However, when I touch it slowly, 
nothing happens.  Why is this?  Thanks

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