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5A10.13 - Static Balloon

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​5A10.13 - Static Balloon

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Title5A10.13 - Static Balloon
Objective

Demonstrate electrostatic charge by charging a balloon using the triboelectric effect and then induce an electrostatic charge

on a nearby object creating an attraction force.

StatusAvailable
Assembly Instructions

​Use Balloon pump to inflate a small colorful balloon. Tie a knot to seal it off.  Attach an ant clip (or bulldog clip) to the balloon to keep it from drifting away until the professor is ready to use it.  Provide a piece of fur to use for charging the balloon.

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Operation Instructions

 

A balloon can be rubbed on a sweater, hair, or fur to collect electrostatic charge and then be "attached" to a wall or blackboard.​
ExportableYes
Demo on DimeYes
PIRA 200No
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Analysis/Information

​Charging of the balloon utilizes the difference in electronegativity of a materials constituent atoms called the triboelectric effect. Charge is added or removed by rubbing the balloon on an object with a difference in electronegavity of its surface atoms.

Category5 Electricity and Magnetism
Subcategory5A - Electrostatics
Keywordsballoon, static electricity
Construction Information
 
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balloon - large, round
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balloon pump
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fur
1