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transpElectroscope

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Demonstrates the use of Coulomb's Force law and charging by induction. Plastc, glass, and rubber rods and felt, silk, and fur fragments are available, so students may find the charge on various rods rubbed with different fabrics.

Note: this demonstration is best done on dry days (on humid days, charge dissipates to the water in the air).

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