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HELP! No idea what to do to static electricity
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:14 pm
by StealthGus
On this project
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p023.shtml I don't know how to create static on the materials. It doesn't make sense and the project is due tomorrow! Please help!
Re: HELP! No idea what to do to static electricity
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 12:37 pm
by deleted-68592
Dear friend,
Donot panic. Here is a link to help you with your project. If you follow it step by step you should be able to finish your experiment and also be able to understand it.
pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/electroscope.html
I hope it helps. Ifyou have any other questions please let me know.
sincerely,
jay
[Added by moderator: Note that in the procedure for the Science Buddies project, this tip is provide in the procedure for generating static: "To test the electroscope, create some static electricity. An easy way to create static is by rubbing a balloon on a styrofoam plate. When you do this, you "charge" the plate, which means you cause a buildup of electrons on one side. Even though the plate is charged, the electrons don't move because styrofoam doesn't conduct electrons."]