/sci/ - Science & Math

It would be possible to make the bed glow, it wouldn't be possible to sustain it.

R = (Ro)L/A

assuming
L = 6.7m
A = 3.88m^2
Ro = 100x10^-8 (highest for steel)

R = 1.73m Ohms.

I = V/R = 250v/0.00173 = 144.5kA (unlikely to be supplied.

P = V^2/R = (250^)/.00173 ~=36.1MW

Q = (P)(t) =~ (36.1MW) * t

36.1 MW will make steel very hot, possibly glowing but I don't think it could be supplied by the plant, if just a branch is headed towards a gypsy camp.

I would say this story is very implausible, but not impossible.

4.375kW is what my welder consumes, but thats Pb-62% Sn solder which melts at around 190 degrees Celsius. Steel melts at around 1510 degrees Celsius.

I don't know if that helps or if I'm wrong about anything tho.