Electroscope for overhead
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Revision as of 10:47, 20 April 2022 by Physdemo (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{NewDemo|subject=Electricity and Magnetism|topic=Electrostatics|file1=Electroscope For Overhead.gif}} This device is also used for a variety of demos to show the presence of electrostatic charge. When a charged rod is brought near the plate the needle will move. Scrape the rod on the plate and it will become charged and the needle will stay deflected. Bring an object of opposite charge and the deflection will decrease. '''Location:''' * Shelf I-3")
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Description:
This device is also used for a variety of demos to show the presence of electrostatic charge. When a charged rod is brought near the plate the needle will move. Scrape the rod on the plate and it will become charged and the needle will stay deflected. Bring an object of opposite charge and the deflection will decrease.
Location:
- Shelf I-3
