According to the band theory, what does a good conductor have?
Ulex replies I am delighted that, at this stressful time, a sense of humour has not deserted you! Yes it is a sensible question both scientifically and musically! Scientifically, in a conductor there should be a band which extends between atoms, and this band should have some electrons in it but not be full. When a potential is applied, electrons are promoted into a part of the band which extends between atoms and a current flows. Musically, in my opinion, a conductor should have a style which lets everyone know when to start and stop and which beat of the bar one is supposed to be on. Anything else is a bonus! Presumably you know the joke about the railway employee who commits a murder but does not die in the electric chair because he is such a poor conductor! Risk assessment Before attempting any practical work based on the advice and suggestions on this website, you must do the following. Identify any hazards, assess the risks from these hazards, and then decide appropriate control
