Experiment Ec-02
Lines of Force (Confetti)
Description: Confetti
is placed on the top of the sphere of the electrostatic generator. When the generator
is started, the confetti collects charge of the same sign as the charge on the
sphere and is repelled from the ball. The confetti starts its trajectory along
the lines of force from its surface.
Left:
Electrostatic Generator; Right: grounding for machine.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE
SURE THAT THE MACHINE IS PROPERLY GROUNDED BEFORE TURNING IT ON AND AFTER FINISHING
WITH IT.
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