Static Electricity Labs
The following PDF files represent a collection of Lab write ups pertaining to the topic of Static Electricity. The Labs are synchronized to readings from the Tutorial, missions of the Minds On activities, and more. Teachers may print these Labs and their related Ruberics and use them freely with their classes. Learn more about creating a Lab Notebook for these activities as well as Reporting and Guidelines.
Available Labs
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Action at a Distance Lab
What are the three types of charge interactions?
Sticky Tape Experiments Lab
How do the variety of materials rank in terms of their relative affinity for electrons?
Pop Can Induction Lab
What is the result when two connected conductors are charged using an induction charging process?
Charging by Induction Lab
What type of charge is acquired by an aluminum pie plate when charged by induction with a positively- and a negatively charged object?
Coulomb's Law Lab
How many electrons are transferred from a balloon when rubbed 10 times with animal fur?
Electric Field Simulation
What variables do and do not affect the strength of the electric field intensity at a given location surrounding a source of charge?