Short circuit with capacitor bank

Experiment no.: 6.2.302
Kurzschluss mit Kondensatorbank
A capacitor bank storing about 260 W of energy is discharged with a rod, causing a loud bang.
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Caution: Experiment with possible eye and hearing damage!
Personal protective equipment necessary!

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Comparison capacitor with mono cell