Electrostatic Charges

The purpose of part A of this activity is to compare and contrast the results of three different methods of charging: 1) rubbing two objects together; 2) touching a charged object to a neutral one (charging by contact); and 3) grounding a neutral object while it is polarized (charging by induction). Part A will also demonstrate the law of conservation of charge. The purpose of part B of this activity is to investigate how charge distributes on the outer surfaces of a spherical conductor.

Grade Level: College • High School

Subject: Physics

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Electrostatic Charge Experiment

Student experiment measuring charge of objects through direct contact and induction. This complete solution is designed for use with PASCO Capstone Software.

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