Static+lab

Purpose - 1) Experiment with Ben Franklin's observations.

2) Compare static effects between various materials. (Try to create a triboelectric series)

Triboelectric Series:

Procedure: 1. Hang Protractor from Ring Stand 2. Charge Protractor with hair, wool or fur (This will have a negative charge) 3. Use your Data table to decide how do charge the rods. 4. Bring rod close to the protractor and see how it responds.

Data:


 * ~ Rod: / Rubbed with: ||~ Silk..... ||~ Wool..... ||~ Fur..... ||~ Rubber Band(Large)..... ||~ Wax Paper..... ||~ Choice: ||
 * ~ PVC || . ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ Glass || . ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ Wax || . ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ Copper || . ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ Steel || . ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * ~ Choice: || . ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||

Questions -

1) What is a triboelectric series?

2) How does it relate to this lab?

3) How do your results compare to the triboelectric series?