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Charge Producers


UNIT: Electrostatics

PURPOSE: To show how static electricity is produced

EQUIPMENT:
1. Silk
2. Rabbit Fur
3. Rods (glass, plastic)
4. Electric Charge Gun (from Nakamura electrostatic field lines)

SUGGESTIONS:
1. 

Rub rods against material lightly but vigorously. Can you determine the sign of the charge on the rod?
2. 

See electrostatic field lines demonstration for instructions on how to use the charge gun.

DISCUSSION:
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1. Equipment
2. Electric Charge Producing Gun