interesting LED observation

DEA

DEA

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i had one small LED light powered by 4 LR44 batteries, and a all metal casing (might be aluminum)
i was trying it out at night, and it's activated by twisting the bezel
what i found out is that interestingly when i have parts of my body in contact with the bezel AND the casing, the LED emits a very low level glow~ :)

i never thought that the human body could conduct enough electricity to power an LED :p
 
On some 80's chrysler products you grab both sides of a wire to check the system... enough resistance an it'll light up! (forget exactly what circuit it is... but its SWEET)

We conduct electricity fairly well... just not well enough to not get toasted when hit by alot of it :D
 
Haven't you ever seen the little chicks they sell at Easter time?
They have two metal contacts on the bottom and when you hold it in your hand you complete the circuit and the chick chirps.
 
easter? what's that? ;)
check out where i stay, heh

i'm still tickled by the LED's glow :D
 
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