Electricity & Magnetism: Rods & Pivot

PIRA Class: 5A20.10

Purpose:
To demonstrate like charges repelling and unlike charges attracting.

Description: 

With one charged rod on a pivot, use another rod of the opposite or same charge to show attraction or repulsion.

NOTE:
- This demo may not work on a humid day.
- If two charged rods don't work, try placing a neutral rod on the pivot and holding a charged PVC or Teflon rod nearby to show attraction via induced charge

NOTE: If irregularities are observed in the interactions of the charged objects, it is recommended that all synthetic, including black carts, materials involved be rinsed off with water or wiped down with a wet cloth. 

Equipment:
Rods, Fur & Silk equipment box

Location:

Shelf 316