Static Electricity Lab worksheet
Subject
Science
Question Description
1) Go to phet.colorado.edu
2) Click "Physics"
3) Click "Balloons and Static Electricity"
4) Complete the attached lab activity.
write on the worksheet and complete everything and follow the instructions.Name: _________________________ Part A: Go to the following: http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/balloons-and-static-electricity and click Play! 1) Take a moment to look at the items the simulator window is displaying (balloon, sweater, wall, charges, etc.) 2) a) Sketch the charges on the sweater AND the balloon in the BEFORE box to the left. b) Then, rub the balloon on the sweater and watch what happens! Draw the charges on both items in the AFTER box on the right. Sweater and balloon BEFORE Sweater and balloon AFTER Overall charge of sweater: __________ Overall charge of sweater: __________ Overall charge of balloon: ___________ Overall charge of balloon: ___________ 3) Remove the balloon from the sweater and attempt to place it directly in between the sweater and the wall. Do this several times and observe what happens. Explain why the balloon is attracted to one item more than the other.