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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Producing Electrostatic Charge

PIRA 5A10.10

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Rubbing wool on a rubber rod or silk on a glass rod will produced a charge on the rod. The electroscope can be used to see the strength of the charge. The shadow of the electroscope can be projected on the wall, if desired.

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Rods and Material
Electroscope
Insulating Table
Light Source (optional)

Section D
Section D
Section F
Section F

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Notes:

All the electrostatic demos work better in dry weather (winter).

WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations

Producing Electrostatic Charge

PIRA 5A10.10

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Description:

Recipe and Location:

Video:

Notes:

Demos

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