Electrostatic Forces between Plastic Straws
From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog
Return to Electrostatics
Description:
Charge up plastic straws with pieces of fur to demonstrate electrostatic repulsion. They will become negatively charged. You can also use a piece of felt and the amber plastic clear rod to get a positive charge that will demonstrate electromagnetic attraction.
Location:
- Plastic Straws: Drawer 68
- Charging Fur & Felt: Drawer 68
