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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.


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* Plastic Straws: Drawer 68
* Charging Fur & Felt: Drawer 68
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Latest revision as of 14:42, 10 April 2023

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