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Van de Graaf for Raising Fur
Demonstration
created by: Dr. Scott Dwyer - 2002
Modified
8/12/03
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CONCEPTS: |
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| Electrostatics |
Triboelectricity |
| Coulomb Force |
Voltage vs Current |
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EXPLANATION: |
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Same idea as Van de Graaf for
Raising Paper but using a fur "hat". Watch the
fur swell and jump periodically. Fun to watch.
See also: Van de Graaf for
High Voltage Sparks |
