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Friction rods when rubbed become charged. Black plastic rod becomes negatively charged when rubbed with rabbit fur. Clear plexiglass rod becomes positively charged when rubbed with a piece of felt.
Friction rods when rubbed become charged. Black plastic rod becomes negatively charged when rubbed with rabbit fur. Amber plexiglass rod becomes positively charged when rubbed with a piece of felt.  Plastic Straws also available and work for many electrostatic demos.  They become negative when rubbed with fur.


Location:
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Friction Rods: Drawer 68
* Friction Rods: Drawer 68
Charging Fur & Felt: Drawer 68
* [[File:Pic of friction rods.jpg|thumb]]Charging Fur & Felt: Drawer 68
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Description:

Friction rods when rubbed become charged. Black plastic rod becomes negatively charged when rubbed with rabbit fur. Amber plexiglass rod becomes positively charged when rubbed with a piece of felt. Plastic Straws also available and work for many electrostatic demos. They become negative when rubbed with fur.

Location:

  • Friction Rods: Drawer 68
  • Pic of friction rods.jpg
    Charging Fur & Felt: Drawer 68