5A20.25: VAN DE GRAAFF - PING PONG

PURPOSE: To demonstrate electrostatic force.

DESCRIPTION: A pop can is hung from a ring stand with a wooden support. The pop can is bounced back and forth when the ground probe is place between the pop can and the van de graaff dome.

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EQUIPMENT: Van de Graaff generator, pendulum assembly.

SETUP TIME: 30 min.