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WFU Physics Lecture Demonstrations
Wimshurst Bell Chimes
PIRA 5B10.30
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Description:
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A few metal balls are suspended by threads in between
bells that are charged by the Wimshurst. A ball is attracted to a charged
bell and moves towards it. When it hits the bell, the charge on the bell
is grounded so the ball is then attracted to the opposite charged bell.
Even after the Wimshurst is stopped, the bells will continue until all
the charge is used.
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Recipe and
Location:
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Wimshurst
Chimes w/Stand
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Video:
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None
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MPG Video:
None
Real Video:
None
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Notes:
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