If the ACA is repealed, with it will go the protection it offers individuals with preexisting health problems. They would again be denied health insurance or subjected to unaffordable insurance premiums.
The rapid transition from a non-conducting to a conductive state produces a brief emission of light and a sharp crack or snapping sound. A spark is created when the applied electric field exceeds the dielectric breakdown strength of the intervening medium.
Understanding the Mechanism. 1  1. Find the sparkwheel. This serrated metal wheel, also called the striker, is the part of the lighter that creates a spark. 2  2. Know the function of the ignition button. The red ignition button, when pressed, releases the gas valve to the fuel tank. 3  3. Envision how the lighter works.