~5B30.16 Chain Mail Demo (see also 5C10.30)

PURPOSE: To demonstrate potential as a function of surface area.

DESCRIPTION: Folded chain mail on top of electroscope stand is charged. Mail is then slowly pulled off stand (more and more surface area is displayed). Electroscope leaves should decline as the chain mail goes up.

SETUP TIME: less than 5 min.

COMPONENT LIST:

    


  1.  Chain Mail samples					Static Electricity Cabinet


  2.  Electroscope with stand					"


  3.  Rods, fur/wool						"

SUGGESTIONS: See Vincent's 2122 Demonstration Booklet for further instructions.

REFERENCES: 2122 2.2, PIRA ~5B30.16, 5C10.30

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