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Charge is Moveable
Objectives
To show that like charges
repel.
To show that unlike charges
attract.
To show that surface electrons
can be removed from an
object, giving it a positive
charge.
To show that surface electrons
CHANGING CHARGES
Notice that when sliding friction
occurs, if a charge occurs, TWO
THINGS BECOME CHARGED. The
object that GAINS electrons
becomes temporarily
NEGATIVELY charged. The object
that LOSES electrons becomes
temporarily POSITIVELY charged.
Electroscope
The electroscope is device that will
give additional proof that charge is
moveable. When a charged rod is
brought near the top of the
electroscope, electrons will move to
cause a charge. This gives the leaves
the same charge and they then repel.
This happens when both the vinyl and
acetate strips are applied.
Electroscope
Van de Graaf
Answer
The electrons travel from the
Van de Graaf to your body
when you place your hand
on it. This includes your
head and hair. Your hairs
take on a negative charge.
Like the leaves of the
electroscope, they want to
Results of Lab
When two vinyl strips are both rubbed
with the same cloth, they both have
the same charge. When the strips
are brought together, they repel.
The same thing is true for the acetate
strips. When they are both rubbed
with the same cloth, they both
obtain the same charge, and
therefore, repel each other.