Measuring Static Charge Physics Worksheet
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Measuring Static Charge
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ACTIVITY SHEET
1
Choose four materials you will use to rub the balloon. List
them in the table.
1
2
Sprinkle about
teaspoon of pepper on the white paper.
2
3
Rub the balloon 10 times with the wool.
4
Hold the ruler upright with the 0 end against the paper.
Hold the balloon about 10 cm over the paper.
5
Slowly lower the balloon until you see or hear the pepper
being attracted to the balloon.
6
How many millimeters above the paper is the balloon?
Record the distance in the table.
7
Repeat Steps 3–6 for the other four materials. Be sure to rub
the balloon 10 times with each material.
Material
Distance from Paper (mm)
1. Wool
2.
3.
4.
5.
Conclusion: Which material gave the most charge to the
balloon?
ELECTRICITY • SECTION 1 STATIC ELECTRICITY
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