Brush discharge plastics. The ability of an electrical discharge to cause an explosion in flammable atmospheres is measured by the "effective energy" of the discharge. The effective energy of brush discharges is 10-20 mJ, much larger than that of corona discharges 0.1 mJ. Therefore, brush discharges are considered an explosion hazard, while corona discharges are not. Brush discharges can occur from charged insulating plastics (for example polythene) to a conductor. Brush discharge A brush discharge is an electrical disruptive discharge similar to a corona discharge that takes place at an electrode with a high voltage applied to it, embedded in a nonconducting
Marketing of Halo 3 on the gaming community to spread the word itself. The focus on traditional media would help expand the fan base beyond established gamers and convince the public that the game was a cultural milestone. To build public interest, Microsoft made public statements that "Halo 3" would surpass media sales records, including the July 2007 record of $166 million set by the launch of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". Microsoft's target was to sell 1.5 million copies of the game. Marketing research suggested that the ""Halo" faithful" could only be counted on to buy 75% of that amount, meaning that