Electrostatic Friction Rods

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Revision as of 11:53, 20 April 2022 by Physdemo (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Electricity and Magnetism|topic=Electrostatics|file1=}} 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. Location: Friction Rods: Drawer 68 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. Clear plexiglass rod becomes positively charged when rubbed with a piece of felt.

Location:

Friction Rods: Drawer 68 Charging Fur & Felt: Drawer 68