Producing Electrostatic Charge
PIRA 5A10.10
Image:
Description:
Rubbing wool on a rubber rod or silk on a glass rod
will produced a charge on the rod. The electroscope can be used to see
the strength of the charge. The shadow of the electroscope can be projected
on the wall, if desired.
Recipe and
Location:
Rods and Material
Electroscope
Insulating Table
Light Source (optional)
Video:
None
MPG Video:
None
Real Video:
None
Notes:
All the electrostatic demos work better in dry weather (winter).