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Title: Electroscope
Url: https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/electroscope
Publisher: Exploratorium (Organization)
Description: This activity from the Exploratorium provides instructions to build an electroscope, a device that detects electrical charge. Common, inexpensive materials including film canisters, 3-M Scotch Magic™ Tape, and a plastic comb are used to show the attractions and repulsions between positively and negatively charged objects. The site also provides an explanation of the results and suggestions for extension activities.
LC Classification: Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism
Science -- Physics -- Electricity and magnetism -- Electricity -- Electrostatics. Frictional electricity -- Other topics, A-Z -- Electric charge and distribution
Science -- Physics -- Study and teaching. Research -- Problems, exercises, examinations
GEM Subject: Science -- Physics
Science -- Instructional issues
Key Concept: Physics -- Electricity
Physics -- Magnetism
Physics -- Statics
Physics -- Electric forces and fields
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Format: Document -- HTML
Audience: Educator
Learner
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education
Language: English
Rights: Exploratorium
Access Rights: Free access
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