Running a comb through hair will negatively charge the comb. Doing this or negatively charging the rod with the fur then bringing it near confetti will attract the confetti. Because the confetti is so light, it can be pulled toward the charged rod or comb.
* Equipment seen in the video may vary from equipment used in ND Demonstrations. See information and images below for ND equipment and setup.
Setup:
Place the equipment on the lab table.Run the comb through your hair to negatively charge it or rub the rod with the fur to negatively charge it.
Bring the comb or rod near the confetti and see it attract.
Notes:
None
Courses Used In:
PHY 10320
PHY 20435
PHY 30220
Discussion and Polling Questions:
Coming Soon
Equipment Needed:
Comb
Rod
Fur
Small Pieces of Paper
Webcam