Name: Rods and Fur

Category: Electricity and Magnetism

Subcategory: Electrostatics

Classes: PHYS 102/106, PHYS 309

Comments:

PVC and/or clear plastic rods are rubbed with different materials to build up static charges and show static electric fields.

Rub the fur cloth on the PVC rod to produce negative charge on the rod. Rub the cellophane on the plastic rod to produce positive charge on the rod.

Equipment: Rods, Fur, Cellophane

Location: H104 E1

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