In this demo, a polyethylene strip is charged by rubbing with wool. The charged strip is then used to charge a neutral object, a pith ball, by contact. This demo can be done as a student activity.
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Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan, Unit Plan
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Pollinator Power
Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Lesson Plan
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Categories: Lab/Student Activity, Teacher Demonstration
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