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Title:

Charge and Carry

Url:

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/charge-carry

Publisher:

Exploratorium (Organization)

Description: This site contains an activity on electrostatics. A styrofoam plate is rubbed with wool to give it a large electric charge that can be transferred to an aluminum pie pan. This electrophorus, or change carrier produces a spark that can be felt, seen, and heard. Materials needed, assembly, and an explanation of results are also provided. Also featured are directions to store up an even larger charge in a device called a Leyden jar, made from a plastic film can. This activity is part of Exploratorium's Science Snacks series.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Electricity -- Electrostatics. Frictional electricity -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Electricity -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Electricity -- Study and teaching. Research -- Experiments

GEM Subject:

Science
Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Physics -- Electricity
Physics -- Statics

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Exploratorium

Access Rights:

Free access

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