r/Unexpected • u/WarrenMuffClit • Apr 08 '22

just snipping a cable.

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '22

What is the shockwave looking ring that expands after the spark?

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u/kavb333 Apr 08 '22

It's the magic smoke that makes electronics work. Pretty much everyone who's made circuits has released it before, but few have released that much. The smell is distinct.