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5A22.u1 - Meter Stick Electroscope

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​5A22.u1 - Meter Stick Electroscope

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Title5A22.u1 - Meter Stick Electroscope
Objective

Demonstrate a simple electroscope. ​

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Assembly Instructions

Instructions
A glass plate is placed on one of the large wooden blocks and a 2-meter stick is balanced on the watch glass. A charged rod will attract the meter stick causing it to pivot on the block.​

Setup Time8
Operation Time
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Operation Instructions
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Demo on DimeNo
PIRA 200Yes
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Analysis/Information
Category5 Electricity and Magnetism
Subcategory5A - Electrostatics
Keywordselectrostatics, static electricity, presence of charge, electrometers
Construction Information
 
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meter stick
1
base - block of wood with microscope slide fixed to top
1
watch glass 3 inch
1
teflon rod
1
fur
1
nylon rod
1
silk
1