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Nick asked in Science & MathematicsPhysics · 1 decade ago

how can you increase ion density by using a needle?

if you put voltage through a needle, it produces ions. but how do you increase how many you make per second?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    The amount of ions produced per second is proportional to the power given to the needle:

    P = IV

    So increase the current, or increase the voltage.

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