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is entitled “Tendrils of Plasma” and features an exciting glimpse of a Tesla coil discharging. Nikhil Pollard of Albany High School in Albany, CA (physics teacher: Valerie Risk) submitted this photo to the AAPT High School Photo Contest in 2024; the 2025 contest accepts submissions starting on March 1, and continuing through May 15. See page 164 for more details.

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