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Default Does the CRT deflection coil hold enough charge to zap somebody?

On Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:48:29 -0700, "Nicole Bischoff"
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Richard the St00pid Bullis says so on 24hoursupport.helpdesk.


A coil holds no charge. A capacitor does. However a coil's back emf
may belt you if you interrupt its current flow.

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