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Static electricity experiment

Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 8:49 pm
by hanniganml
My daughter is in 1st grade. She has chosen to answer the question "Why does your hair stand up when you take of your hat"? I wanted to know if anyone could suggest a simple experiment that would be appropriate for a child her age.

Thanks,

Michelle

Re: Static electricity experiment

Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:22 pm
by deleted-71709
I think Science Buddies has just the experiment you're looking for. It's called "Rubbing Up Against Static Electricity". You can find a complete description and test process at this URL:

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p017.shtml

Have fun!!