Author:
John Stephens
Date Of Creation:
28 January 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
- Plastic carpeting usually produces the best static electricity, but most carpets are sparking.
- If you don't feel a slight jerk, continue dragging your feet on the carpet and try again.
- Ask the person for permission before touching them as not everyone likes electric shock.
Blow a balloon and tie the knot at the top. Extend the balloon's neck and bring it to the mouth. Take a deep breath through your nose and cover the sides of your mouth as you blow into the balloon. First you have to blow hard to make the balloon begin to stretch, but then it will be easier to blow again. Once the ball is inflated to the right size, you have to tie the knot at the top to keep the air in the balloon. You can easily tie the knot by wrapping the tip around the two fingers (index and middle fingers) of the non-dominant hand. Then, gently separate two fingers and pull the tip of the balloon across the space, creating a knot.
- In this experiment, you have to use a rubber bubble. Metal-coated bubbles will not generate electricity when rubbed into the wool roll.
Rub the bubble into the wool roll. One hand holds the balloon, the other holds the wool roll. Press the wool roll against the balloon and rub together vigorously for at least 5-10 seconds.
- If you don't have a wool roll you can rub it in your hair or a sweater / t-shirt.
- You can also check electrical conductivity by holding a balloon near your hair. If your hair soars touches the balloon, you create static electricity.
- You can also leave a balloon on a nearby wall (this is easier to do in winter and in dry climates). Make a note of the surface used to scrub the balloon, how many times it needs to be rubbed, and how long the balloon can stay on the wall.
Rub a bubble against a metal object to drain all the electricity. Metal is a very good conductor of electricity so it can conduct all of it from a balloon. Just like you would with a wool roll, rub the metal object into the bubble for 5-10 seconds. Then you can repeat this experiment. advertisement
Method 3 of 3: Manufacture of electrostatic test equipment
Pierce 2 holes in a foam cup and push the straw through the hole. Pierce the pencil or skewer across 2 positions at the bottom of the foam cup. The two holes should be spaced at a distance equal to their distance from the edge of the cup. Insert the plastic straw through the two holes so that part of the tube is protruding.
- Exercise caution when working with sharp objects such as skewers.
Stick 4 small clay lumps over the top of the cup, then place the cup on a baking pan. Use your fingers to scrub 4 small clumps of clay about 1.5cm long and wide and attach them evenly to the top of the cup. Then, place the cup down and place it in the center of the aluminum baking pan.
- After placing the cup on the pan, the straw should now be on top.
Cut a thread and tie it to a 2 inch square aluminum foil. Cut a square aluminum foil with sides 2.5cm. Then, cut a thread about 2-3 times the distance from the straw to the edge of the pan. Roll the aluminum foil around the end of the circular member thread.
Attach the other end of the thread to the straw. Thread the thread onto both ends of the straw protruding from the cup. Attach tape to the end of the thread to hold it in place, then adjust the straw so that the aluminum foil hangs almost to the edge of the pan.
- If the thread is too long to hang in the air, cut it to the required size.
Test the electrostatic test device by placing it next to a charged balloon. Charge the balloon by rubbing it in your hair or fur and placing it on the table. Place the device next to the balloon. If the balloon has electricity, the aluminum foil will move away from the balloon. advertisement
